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Man with a gun

A Heavy Wait

“Hello, Sweetie.” Her voice is liquid silk, no hint of venom or fear of the gun I hold to her head.

“Pumpkin,” I respond, my voice wavering in contrast. She knows me too well.

“I could say sorry, you know?”

“You won’t, though.”

“I know, “ she sighs, “then decide, my love.”

I pull the trigger.

 

Darrell S.

  • http://www.austinbriggs.com Austin Briggs

    Wow, excellent dialogue! I keep trying to imagine that woman, still manipulative under the gun. Given, of course, that she was human.

    • Darrell S

      Thanks! oddly enough dialogue is something I hate writing, but 55 words leans towards the talkatives.
      Thanks for the picture too… I didn’t realise you’d do that (first time visitor and entrant here).