Monday, 20 January 2014

Five Sentence Fiction - Clutch

Another great photo for the Five Sentence Fiction prompt this week. I had to write for it.


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The nightmare was over, he was home, and the transformation was complete as she threw herself into his arms. 

The little boy was so relieved, he clutched at his father’s legs hoping he would never leave again. 

He barely knew this man, but he knew that his mother had stopped shouting at him since the letter had arrived about his homecoming. And he knew he’d been allowed his tea every night since. And he hoped it meant he’d never see the inside of the trunk under the stairs again.



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4 comments :

  1. Lisa Shambrook21 January 2014 at 13:27

    Ooh, menacing...poor little thing, hope Daddy brings much love!

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  2. Anonymous22 January 2014 at 20:53

    Ohhh! Mom has some issues. Hope it all turns out fine.

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  3. Unknown22 January 2014 at 21:10

    Oh no! That's just horrid! I was not expecting that! x

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    1. Miranda Kate22 January 2014 at 22:32

      LOL, sorry Lizzy! I usually tend to the dark side!

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