I’m 45 years old and what have I done? Everything and nothing.
Died. More times than I care to count. They always manage to bring me back to life.
But have I done what I truly want?
Have I reaped the benefits of a wealthy childhood? Have I earned my parents coveted pride?
I don’t need to reach into the silence to hear an overwhelming “no!”.
And here I am, sliding away on stolen booze in a ships cargo hold.
I plan to be good and drunk by time they find me. Maybe this time they won’t save me.
Word Count: 99
Joining back in with Friday Fictioneers
See also round 2 of this weeks prompt here
Sad. Glad it is fiction..
Thank you!
Sounds like they need saved in more ways than just being found in the ships cargo hold.
Agreed. Thank you Iain
That’s a cry for help for sure. They WILL save her again
Thank you Neil
This is a horror story. All in this poor person’s head. Good writing.
It could be, thank you!
This is heartbreaking. Let us hope they heed her call for help.
Thank you
A tragic tale of a life unfulfilled. and probably beyond help So sad.
Here’s my tale!
Thank you Keith
A vividly written and imaginative take on the photo prompt. Well done.
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
Thank you Susan