“The sentry gripped his spear with sweaty hands, watching the shadowy figures moving in the valley below. The final assault was beginning and it was likely he would not see another day. Behind him, the sun rose, a blazing orb setting alight the funeral pyre of the world.”
I took this picture from my kitchen window, as a matter of fact.
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November 10th, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Awesome photo
November 10th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Thanks. I got up sleepily, looked out the window and then ran and got the camera before it could change.
November 10th, 2012 at 10:55 pm
Wow…stunning image
November 10th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Nice photo. Beautiful. 🙂
November 11th, 2012 at 12:02 am
That paragraph is so evocative — suddenly that beautiful sunrise is filled with foreboding. Also, now I want more of this story, damn you! 🙂
November 11th, 2012 at 10:36 am
I’ve noticed that with other people’s flash fiction, it’s never a full story, just a teaser scene that makes you want more. I’ll think about it, or you could write it 😉
November 11th, 2012 at 2:08 am
Gorgeous.
November 11th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Exquisite! Crisp, haunting writing. Well done.
November 12th, 2012 at 4:01 am
What a stunning view to wake up to as you drink your morning coffee
November 12th, 2012 at 9:13 am
Yeah, I’m pretty lucky, although there are a lot of tops of buildings too that got cropped out. Still, it’s a nice view.
November 13th, 2012 at 2:07 am
this one is amazing!