Everybody has a chance, but it does depend on where you are at the time it appears. I only say that because I am sure I have seen some of the faces here, before. Like, for example, your face.
Now, as we watch the young child take her chance to join us, I will do all I can to make sure she makes it in time, but I need your help too.
What I have created now looms in front of her. If this had been happening a few years ago, I would have had full control over how long the porthole on our spaceship would remain open. Now, however, my power over my creation seems to be weakening.
Even though I know life has been cruel to this child, you’re not so sure, are you?
From what I have witnessed, this child will be a credit to both of us. And, as our world is dying, we need all the souls we can get to build our army.
“Run, child, run,” I shout, as she nears the opening. But you remain silent. Why?
We need her to help save our world. Don’t you see that?
My heart drops when I see the porthole begin to close. I can hear my followers behind me screaming, yet you remain silent. I hope the child makes it through in time.
With a mighty leap, she makes it through before it closes.
“Daddy,” she whispers, as she wraps her arms around my waist. I could tell she now felt safe.
“Now go, child, go do all the bad things you really meant to do when you were on that world. No more being good and trying to make yourself acceptable because of what others told you. The world you have just left was too cruel to you.”
As she looks up at me and smiles, I know she will not fail me.
“Thank you, Father. I always wanted to meet the Devil and come to Hell.”
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Written in response to the Monthly Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt, from Diana, at Myths of the Mirror. Click here for full details.
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First my first thought why she? Then it took a few second to catch her.
Thank you.
ACK! What a twist. I didn’t see it coming, even thoughtthe ‘vibe’ was strange and I knew something was up. You kept us reading every single word. So enjoyed, Hugh.
Thank you, Pam. I’m glad you enjoyed it, and I’m glad you never saw the twist coming.
Very unsusal POV you wrote this piece in. Created an odd ‘off-kilter’ feeling that was deliciously brought home by that dark twist. Great piece.
Thank you very much, Jessica. I’m glad you enjoyed it. It sat in my draft folder for a few weeks as I wasn’t quite sure about it. It seems to have gone down very well.
Oh don’t ever sit on something! Let it live!
This is a fun read! So twisted and unexpected. I love the imagination behind this. Lovely writing
Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed reading it and liked the twist I gave it.
And then there’s that… Great, new twist!
Thanks, Kevin. I always enjoy giving my stories an unexpected twist.
Well, as they say… The Devil’s in the details!!! Ha
Really didn’t expect that ending. Nicely done!
Thank you. I’m always very happy to hear that the ending was unexpected.
Unexpected as always…You got me yet again, Hugh 🙂
That’s what I like to hear, Carol. 😀
Hugh, I loved this the first time I read it. Reading it again on the Senior Salon was a real treat!
You’re welcome, and I’m so pleased you came back to read it. Thank you so much.
Well done, Hugh. As always! I see you’re starting your next book, “Extra Glimpses” already. 🙂
Yes, it has its beginnings, Liesbet.
Wow. Didn’t see that one coming, Hugh. Nice and dark!
Thank you, Teri. Music to my ears. 😀