It’s time again, for Kat Myrman’s wonderful challenge, to write a story, inspired by her picture prompt, in 280 characters or fewer.
Here is this week’s prompt and my contribution.
Check out all the fabulously creative entries here and, if you’ve never had a go, why not try a story of your own? You may surprise yourself!
Photo by Pexels at Pixabay.com
The dead man’s switch was now so uncomfortable that he was finding it difficult to keep it depressed.
One hour, 59 minutes, and six seconds so far.
His finger was sore.
It was bleeding.
He really wanted to let it go.
Only 54 seconds left and his daughter would be safe!
Just hold on!
(278 characters)
Nice one! 🙂
54 seconds..he can do it!
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I want to hear more!
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That’s the way it should be!
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DONT LET GO!!!!
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Just a minute, my nose is itching!
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😂
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Talk about being tense! Nicely done.
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Thank you!
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Great suspense!
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Hold on! Even if 54 seconds may feel like years.
Great story, Peter.
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Thank you Rashmi.
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Well, that gets one pondering..!
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Love this thriller.
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Eek, spider, sorry kiddo!
Nice one!
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Great tension. Nice thriller
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Thank you Graham.
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Where do you come up with this? Excellent!
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Thank you. It’s my very weird pondering that does it!
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