Cheating Death
“Will you take it, child?” The old woman held out a crystal, her eyes shifted from shades of the blue sky into a deep sea.
Does she really want this? Is she really willing to give up her youth, her beauty, her future and half of her life for good? Beads of sweat trickled down Lisa’s forehead as her fingers touched the stone. Her eyes closed and images of the past swirled in her mind. She remembered his dark eyes, his laughter and his voice and the way he say her name. His touch.
Eyes flew open and she was filled with panic, fear and resolve. She wanted him back—alive and breathing by her side.
A while ago, it was her blood that dripped on a clear crystal and stained it pink. A while ago, her skin was beautifully fair. A while ago, the love of her life was dead.
But not anymore.
“It is done.” The old woman said and the last thing she saw was her malevolent smile.
Word Count: 170
© 2016 Maria. All Rights Reserved.
Here is for Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers prompt. This week’s photo prompt is provided by my awesome friend, Jade. Thanks PJ for hosting another fun prompt. 😀
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September 13, 2016 at 3:26 pm
I’m not sure she’s made a very wise decision…
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September 13, 2016 at 3:29 pm
Oh very nice!
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September 13, 2016 at 4:36 pm
An enchanting fairytale or maybe that should be nightmare. Good one.
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September 13, 2016 at 5:33 pm
oh geez. can’t be sure if it’s happy ending or not. there is something eerie. geeez. 😀
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September 14, 2016 at 2:55 pm
To be honest– I have not idea on how this should proceed. Haha! I still had a lot to learn when it comes to writing fantasy. XD Thanks, dearie!
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September 14, 2016 at 3:23 pm
Oh yeah! Lalo na ako. My imagination is inside the box, locked. HAHA
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September 13, 2016 at 6:42 pm
Not very wise, but love is a cruel mistress…
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September 14, 2016 at 2:59 pm
I echo your thoughts. *sigh*
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September 13, 2016 at 7:35 pm
GREAT story! It had a chilling tone with a touch of mystery! I agree with the others. She didn’t make a wise decision.
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September 14, 2016 at 3:14 pm
Thank you, PJ! I think so, too. But sometimes, it’s amazing what we can do in the name of love.
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September 13, 2016 at 10:11 pm
Sounds like the ultimate sacrifice, but she seems a little uncertain about something? good story lines
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September 14, 2016 at 3:24 pm
Hmm… The old woman does look suspicious. Thanks, Gina. 🙂
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September 13, 2016 at 10:41 pm
I really enjoyed this story because there is so much left unsaid.
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September 14, 2016 at 3:31 pm
Thanks, Angie. 🙂 My imagination ran out a bit. Haha.
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September 14, 2016 at 12:55 am
Not a wise move on her part, but good write!
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September 14, 2016 at 4:20 pm
I guess most of us could agree to that. Thank you, Muse. ^^
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September 15, 2016 at 1:45 am
You’re most welcome, Maria. 🙂
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September 14, 2016 at 2:34 am
I absolutely love the vagueness and the eerieness of your story, Maria. I love that you keep us guessing. Is it a happy ending or not? Is it a ghost story or a romance story? Is it all of the above?
Brilliantly written, my friend!!
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September 14, 2016 at 4:35 pm
HAHA! Thanks a lot, Jade. It’s a relief this turned out well even though I have no idea where the story leads to. XD
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September 14, 2016 at 9:36 pm
Sometimes, the story isn’t supposed to lead anywhere concrete per say, but it is supposed to wander and be up for interpretation. It’s the beauty of creative writing ^_^
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September 14, 2016 at 2:45 am
You can’t cheat death.
I love the mystical nature of your tale.
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September 14, 2016 at 4:38 pm
Thank you, Chioma. 🙂
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September 14, 2016 at 4:50 am
Probably not the best decision Lisa could have made, but her focus was on having her lost love beside her again and nothing else mattered. The woman’s malevolent smile at the end is quite disturbing, and leaves me wondering what will happen now… A story with a nice air of mystery about it. Well done, Maria.
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September 14, 2016 at 7:04 am
Such a steep price to pay Maria. It seems she didn’t even get the chance to choose. What terrible thing has this girl done to get her live back?
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September 14, 2016 at 9:40 pm
oh my! What a price to pay. I hope he appreciated her sacrifice.
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September 14, 2016 at 9:50 pm
wonderful storytelling Maria… loved the way you expressed her feelings😀
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September 15, 2016 at 10:43 am
I hope she didn’t make the wrong decision! The old woman does not seem to be trustworthy. Wonderful , mysterious story. 😃
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September 16, 2016 at 4:00 am
Oh dear. I think the price she has to pay may be more than she was expecting! Great story, Maria, with a real sense of foreboding at the end.
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September 16, 2016 at 5:45 pm
Sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for. Great story.
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September 17, 2016 at 2:06 pm
Oh! That first paragraph is so brilliant! Leads to such a dreamlike and mysterious story.
Ellespeth
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September 18, 2016 at 8:33 pm
Awww, such a romantic Piece. The things we do for love *sigh*.. I just hope he would do the same for her and it’s not just a one sided feeling.
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September 20, 2016 at 1:41 am
Great mystery, though it seems she’s not sure about that decision.
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