The Picture of Vova
For the "Immortality, Granted!" Unofficial Challenge
Realization hit Putin like a fist in the face.
"Basil, you son of a bitch! I want my money back! You promised me immortality!" Putin yelled, pointing at the painting – his own head lying on the ground beside him.
"You are immortal," Basil said, calm as ever. "Just... in Hell. I warned you there's a price."
"You forgot to mention that I could still die! Did you lie to that Dorian guy the same way?"
"Leave Dorian out of it! I didn’t know what was happening then!"
"You still lied!"
"Every word was true!"
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This drabble was written in response to Lana V Lynx's unofficial challenge, "Immortality, Granted!"
About the Creator
Cristal S.
I’ve noticed when I follow the path I enjoy most, I often end up swimming upstream. So here I am, right in the middle of it – writing about it all and more. ♡
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Comments (5)
Laughing. This is brilliant.
Ok, this literally made me laugh. Nicely done!!!
Hahahahahahahahaha this was freaking hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Okay, this genuinely made me laugh. Nicely done.
This is a very cool twist on the Portrait of Dorian Gray story, Cristal, I loved it!