The Six Word Challenge

Sep 13, 2024 03:03

It only seemed appropriate to celebrate the 13th with ( Read more... )

grimm, six words

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olden_fan September 13 2024, 10:47:01 UTC
Why was this so tricky?

“This must be heaven. The trees, the little stream…”
“The manifestation of Beethoven’s 6th, isn’t it?” Collapsing back into the grass, the Russian sighed. “But I’d rather not find my way to your heaven quite yet.”
“I’m sure there is room there for even your reprobate Communist soul,” Solo jibed gently.
“Your heaven may compromise to accept me, but I may not wish to go there yet.”
“Feels so good to rest…”
“But I am bleeding...more steadily. I nominate you to go to the chemist’s shop in that village and fetch supplies...”
Sigh… “Okay, I’ll go, Illya.”
Silence
“Illya?!”

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nakeisha September 13 2024, 10:51:32 UTC
You've used the words well, OF. A good conversation.

Oh, gosh. I do hope Illya has only fallen asleep!

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olden_fan September 13 2024, 11:09:26 UTC
I’m sure he’s fine… just a bit of healthy literary ambiguity!

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nakeisha September 13 2024, 11:13:50 UTC
Oh, good *g*

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spikesgirl58 September 13 2024, 11:04:40 UTC

Was it tricky? I thought the words were pretty good this time around. I thought you handled them masterfully!

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olden_fan September 13 2024, 11:11:04 UTC
Thank you. I hate when I feel forced. But it all worked out ok, if a bit more dramatic than usual!

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dancingpony September 13 2024, 12:59:19 UTC
Good use of the words, but, oh dear. The ending leaves one wondering…

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olden_fan September 13 2024, 15:25:16 UTC
Sometimes one just has to be ambivalent!

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duckys_lady September 13 2024, 14:29:44 UTC
I love the banter - even when hurting. Great story!

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olden_fan September 13 2024, 15:23:37 UTC
Glad you enjoyed it!

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