Three Wishes
Eclipsing the edge of forever.
Miracle is a seven-letter word. Improbable events, yet they happen. No one can explain them...
The bitterness of winter nips at my bare hands. Balling them up or stuffing them in my pockets have no warming effect.
My toes are like ice cubes attached to anvils trudging through the deepening snow. Frostbite creeps, searching for unprepared victims.
I occasionally look back through the heavy snowfall toward obscured, flashing hazards on a car that gave up. I don't know where I'm going, I'm just going. I must.
Morbid thoughts of dying alone out here invade my skull. They crisscross and fiercely collide, destroying barriers that restrain anger.
I wish I had a signal. I wish I had a backup plan. I wish I was a better father.
None of these wishes can help; it's more about the cries of a pleading soul facing death head on. Thoughts alone, can't save me.
Stamina wanes, mobility shuts down. I collapse onto my back like being struck by the solidifying effects of Medusa's deadly glance. Dying right now would be much easier...
A Labrador interrupts my diminishing thoughts by licking the mounting flakes off my face. He begins to bark profusely until his owner investigates. Images and voices I can’t discern, drag me to safety...
The power of scent coupled with a canines' curiosity, prevents a six-foot journey underground. My second chance to right the wrongs.
Was this a fortuitous occurrence of immaculate timing, or an angelic miracle?
I wish I knew the answer.
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Lamar Wiggins
Creative writer in the Northeast US who loves the paranormal, mystery, true crime, horror, humor, fantasy and poetry.
"Life is Love Experienced" -LW
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The Perils of Hunting.
Written for the Mackenzie Davis Ekphrastic Prompt. The randomly chosen image above is the challenge. Write a micro/sudden fiction based on the image. Word limit 750. Credit goes to Hannah Moore for providing the image. Thank you, Hannah! Additional details can be found here.
By Lamar Wiggins2 years ago in Fiction
Comments (23)
You covered so much with so few words; that's fabulous. It's scary, though, being alone out there and invisible. Totally convincing writing, I love it.
A gripping and emotional tale of survival, fate, and second chances.
Wow Lamar... I must have been living under a rock to have missed this story!! It's a serious mood and I love it!! Great work my friend!!
How did I miss this one. I love the feel you presented in this. I was there in the story. This should have been at minimum a Top Story.
Such a fantastic micro, Lamar! I felt the bitter cold through every word, and love that the ending was happy! :) Great entry!
Holy Moly! Very well done!
Masterfully written!
This is excellent. The eratic thoughts, the descriptions, the happy ending. Loved it.
"...prevents a six-foot journey underground. My second chance to right the wrongs." Loved this line! This piece also would make a badass first scene to a movie, a story waiting to be revealed vibes. Or as a prologue in a novel! Great work!!
"Ice cubes attached to anvils" - I love that bit!
You are very gifted, every word seems meticulously written but something tells me your words flow from a deeper self. I want this to go on and on, to know the young man whose character was unfolding. Novel?
This was so wonderfully done! Suspenseful all the way through and still heart-warming by the end. Beautiful!
Yayyyyy, well done doggie!! Such a good boy! Loved your wonderful story!
The fourth wish is the most telling of all. Nicely done, Lamar.
So, explain to me why people like the snow and cold. Saved by the dog, not the bell. Well done Lamar!
This story is a WINNER! So touching what a dying father thinks.
This one packs a powerful punch for microfiction, Lamar. Fantastic!
Loved your Microfiction, Lamar
Fantastic microfiction story!!! Loved the ending!!!♥️♥️💕
Ooh, so visceral and powerful. I love that the wintery flurry around the narrator is reflected in his thoughts and concerns. Your descriptions are just so satisfying and impactful, and the ending is lovely. Beautiful job.
Beautiful language and a compelling story. I felt this one in my gut.
Beautifully executed. You are so creative!
Wonderfully written. I love the ending. Well done, my friend..