June 20, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about what freedom feels like. Whose point of view do you use? Does the idea of freedom cause tension or bring hope? Let the reader feel the freedom. Go where the prompt leads! Click here for details.
The Two Faces Of Freedom – by Hugh W. Roberts
Freedom had been escaping her prison cell.
Freedom was feeling the cool rain on her face having been shut away for nearly 25 years.
Freedom was feeling the grass on her bare feet.
Freedom led her to the safety of the light ahead in the darkness that closed in on her.
“HELP ME!”
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She had enjoyed freedom for the last 25 years. She was free to do whatever she wanted, see whoever she wanted, and go wherever she wanted.
But for nearly an hour, freedom was no longer hers until she shot dead the running figure coming towards her.
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Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.
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Nice twist to the ending, Hugh. Freedom is not all what we expect!
Thank you. Freedom has many different meanings and isn’t always good.
That is true.
Fascinating story, Hugh. I was intrigued and read it twice. This is one to think about.
Thanks, Diana. I always like it when readers tell me that one of my stories makes them think about what they’ve just read.
So well done! Two faces but perhaps also mirrors of each other and through a glass darkly!
Thank you. Yes, there is certainly a Twilight Zone feel to this story.
That is a very thought-provoking piece, Hugh. Very metaphoric and again, this twist at the end…
Thanks, Erika. I’m glad these 99 words I write are making some readers think. I believe there are two sides to everything.
I definitely believe so too, Hugh!! And yes, your 99 words stories never fail to activate your mind… and heart!
Thank you, Erika. Have a super weekend.
Thank you, you too 🌞
Hmm, freedom….not all that it’s cracked up to be, Hugh, as you tell it. I agree, a story to ponder.
Thanks, Terri.
Glad you saw the otherside of freedom that I did. It isn’t always what we think it’s going to be. And sometimes, we humans will do anything to get it back.
Wow! Great story, Hugh.
Thanks, Dan. Glad you thought so. I enjoyed writing this piece. But if you saw the first draft, you’d have been snoring.
Ha!
Oh! Hugh this is a make you think story 💜
I love it when my flash fiction pieces do that to readers, Willow.
Brilliant Hugh 😊