She glanced down at the knife she held with quivering hands.
Lifting her gaze, she saw dozens of bodies lying around the scarlet-splattered room, her breath shuddering as she stared. Her jaw worked up and down silently as she tried to hold her composure- a glistening substance filled her dark eyes. Her hands clenched around the knife. She felt the blade dig into her skin; saw blood leaking through her fingers.
The pain she felt was not pain.
Her black hair plastered to her head as she stood in place, the lump in her throat only grew. Between her legs lay a single burlap bag, filled with the money she had fought for.
All this for one bag.
She fought back her tears as she stared around the room, filled with the stench of death. A man lay sprawled on the floor before her, three bloody holes through his heart. She felt like a child again, watching her father die before her; killed by the kidnappers who stole her mother. Murdered by the devilish creation of man- a weapon that shoots lightning and cruel iron spheres. Sirens rang as the police came.
She had done this.
This was her fault.
About the Creator
Jessica Phoenix
"To write well, express yourself like the common people, but think like a wise man." -Aristotle
I'm working on a book that I hope to publish sometime soon- Wish me luck!
I enjoy drawing, reading about Autism, and researching about dogs!
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The sea is a wonderful place. Filled with unique animals of each type, the ocean is diverse and beautiful. Amazing scenery and colorful creatures are just to start- the sea has so much to hold. Fish swim around in schools, crossing the paths of dolphins and turtles, who veer around them happily, glad to be able to move around In such an open space. octopi who swim around on the ocean floor, swordfish who ride currents, and even blobfish who hang over underwater volcanoes in the depths of the great sea. In deeper waters, there lay creatures of the dark, such as eels, jellyfish, angler fish, and even monstrous creatures like the giant squid and dragonfish. And while all the creatures of the ocean are wonderful in their own ways, there is one that is often overlooked. A small, seemingly insignificant creature with the power to camouflage and hang onto coral with its curled tail, nicknamed the horse of the sea…
By Jessica Phoenix3 years ago in Fiction
Getting out of the house can be hard
"Come on Jack, wake up. It's 7:30 already. You'll be late. Don't you wanna have breakfast?" "Mmmmm." "Yeah I know, you probably stayed up till 2 again, playing that stupid game. Whatever, you're not 12 anymore. You do you. But don't say I didn't try when they kick you out of school for too many missed classes."
By Paul Finglabout 2 hours ago in Fiction
Comments (2)
HELLO, JESSICA!!! YOU WERE SO RIGHT THIS WAS GUT-WRENCHING!!!!
This definitely could be a story to expand on someday. Reading about the guilt she felt after succeeding and the cost of her prize was so beautifully written. And the way you describe the weapon that killed her father was unique. I knew what it was (it's a gun, right?) and never thought of describing one that way.