FSF Challenge - Ruins




Lillie McFerrin Writes

This week's writing challenge from


Five Sentence Fiction


( Lillie McFerrin Writes ) is based upon the prompt:




Ruins




What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week Lillie posts one word for inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word.









Respect for a Lady






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     It was an unexpected find—there weren't supposed to be any ancient civilizations capable of such stonework anywhere near the area, yet here he stood, awestruck by their great buildings, one of which held an intricately carved tomb. If the depiction on the lid was accurate, it contained a woman of high rank and of great beauty. He considered the ramifications of making his discovery public; the site would soon be swarming with archaeologists, tourists, and, perhaps, the occasional looter. The thoughts of her final resting place being disturbed, of her being handled, sampled, and displayed, seemed entirely inappropriate. Before he turned to leave forever, he whispered, "This is for you, Princess."






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Comments

  1. AnonymousMarch 26, 2014 at 11:29 PM

    Nice. Where the box with bizarre and wicked from?

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    1. K R SmithMarch 27, 2014 at 11:02 AM

      The custom boxes can be made through the Blogger interface. You can set up any sort of reaction you want. Thanks for reading and for noticing the reaction boxes! It's always nice to get feedback!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 27, 2014 at 4:21 AM

    This somehow makes me think of an old Bogey movie, like the African Queen. It has a feel of an old classic. It makes me want to know more.

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    1. K R SmithMarch 27, 2014 at 12:17 PM

      I had to laugh when I read your comment. After I wrote this, I was reading over it before posting and had the exact same feeling!

      Thanks!

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  3. TessMarch 27, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    Is that you, Indy?

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    1. K R SmithMarch 28, 2014 at 8:02 AM

      Wait... let me get my hat and whip...

      Hello, Tess! Glad you stopped by. Sorry I haven't communicated much lately. I've been so busy I've hardly had time to keep up with anyone. Hope the new job is working out for you.

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    2. TessMarch 28, 2014 at 7:44 PM

      I'm sorry I haven't been around very much of late. I always enjoy popping in to see what you're up to, though. How's the writing going?

      Delete
    3. TessMarch 29, 2014 at 4:54 PM

      Time is the luxury it is because it is so hard to come by!
      I didn't know you were an artist as well, though I should have because of your very fine photography.
      It takes a very long time to work through the acceptance to payment and publication process, doesn't it? Crikey.

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    4. K R SmithMarch 31, 2014 at 12:37 PM

      I did make a joke on one of my posts about being published posthumously, but the joke may be on me!

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