Damn! It’s friggin’ rainin’ again, That stoopid Super never did fix that leakin’ drain. My web’s destroyed and the whole place is gonna flood. Now, I’mma hafta shovel out all this stinkin’ mud. The Trifextra prompt this weekend was to rewrite a famous story, poem, book, or fable in just 33 words.
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Necessary obligation
An obligation few people could understand meant cleaning up messes even when they weren’t his. A fine dusting of talcum powder death was washed off the glass table top. Rotten air, exhaled by contaminated lungs, black with lies, swept out the doorway. His meticulous attention to detail an attempt to erase all evidence of her … Continue reading Necessary obligation
Lost in the tunnels
His mail rattling with each step, the sergeant of arms strode with purpose into the cavernous hall. In one hand he dragged the submissive priest behind him, his other hand rested on the hilt of his sword. The whole while, the Prince watched the spectacle, a look of boredom on his face. He slumped in … Continue reading Lost in the tunnels
Catacombs
Preparations for the ceremony were traditionally spread over a fortnight, for no other reason than to give the aristocracy an excuse for drunken debauchery. Not that they needed a reason, but the clergy turned a blind eye to their indiscretions since they did eventually lead to a solemn ceremony. A costly rite that added essential … Continue reading Catacombs
Simple days
After so many years married, they still walk hand in hand. Their fingers naturally reaching out, intertwining into a perfect fit. A playful lift of his brow, a secret passed between them, and her cheeks blush school-girl pink. Calling out their front door as he leaves for work in the mornings, she favorably critiques his callipygian … Continue reading Simple days
Are you waiting
It took six months to remove all signs of him from my apartment. Seems like a lot longer. I had to get rid of my favorite coffee mug because it was a gift from him. I loved that mug. Sheets, towels, even the bathroom rug, all gone. I purged photos and CDs, movies, all those … Continue reading Are you waiting
Thin spiral notebook 