Very Very Very Short Fiction

Attempts at Revenge

10 Word Story Challenge x 10

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The kid heard the familiar footsteps. Thrust! Thrust! Then run!

Mom buried my older brother. Just two of us. Tears.

The grip on the blade was cold, heavy. Very heavy.

The police tape was yellow, still flapping in the wind.

His breath in the cold was like his soul leaving.

My older brother said not to follow him. I did.

Someone needs to pay blood for my pain and fear.

Out of fear, the gang did not attend the funeral.

Knives are better, he said. No sound — but more blood.

Even those with degrees need to awake wicked to survive.

Thanks to Gideon 6ix for the challenge. Cheers, mate!

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