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Shrunk to Fit - 1. Shattered
How to continue a fairy tale?
Ball over, she stands, recalling words overheard; burnt into a jealous soul.
Ugly? Never. You’re beautiful.
A slipper shard hangs, bloodied, from her hand.
No more charming.
Satisfied, she steps over the bodies – her prince and his man – and leaves.
A revised version of a piece originally posted on my external blog, A Pencil Is Best. A challenge run monthly by YeahWrite, you're given a prompt, an exact wordcount, and a theoretical 24 hours in which to complete the story.
Any comments, thoughts, and constructive criticism you may have are welcome.
Any comments, thoughts, and constructive criticism you may have are welcome.
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Stories posted in this category are works of fiction. Names, places, characters, events, and incidents are created by the authors' imaginations or are used fictitiously. Any resemblances to actual persons (living or dead), organizations, companies, events, or locales are entirely coincidental.
Note: While authors are asked to place warnings on their stories for some moderated content, everyone has different thresholds, and it is your responsibility as a reader to avoid stories or stop reading if something bothers you.
Note: While authors are asked to place warnings on their stories for some moderated content, everyone has different thresholds, and it is your responsibility as a reader to avoid stories or stop reading if something bothers you.
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