I know it's been awhile since I've posted for Five Sentence Fiction. I was busy working on a novella, and then I participated in the A to Z Challenge. That's kept me pretty busy. Still, I'm here now!
The word for this week is FREEDOM.
You can find the entire story of "A Life for Sale" on this PAGE.
Chapter
3
Freedom
is a Costly Dream
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| Image courtesy of oO2bored2careOo/ DeviantArt |
Well-dressed ladies and gentlemen crowded the floor in front
of the auction block, and Aurora tried to imagine what it felt like to stand in
their place. How would it feel to look
upon the unwashed, emaciated bodies of the poorest in the city? How would it feel to shop for your annual
human distraction rather than fear who would purchase you for the month of your
life you have no choice but to sacrifice?
With the dream of freedom in her mind, Aurora heard her
number being called. She stepped forward
and watched as hands waved the numbered cards in the air, wondering if she would
ever be able to pay the price for her freedom.
Wow. This is very powerful. You've made every word count in your story, and I'm left wanting to know the rest of the story, so I must now close and go to read "A Life For Sale" in its entirety.
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Cheryl
Fascinating concept...not one I'd like to be stuck in, well written!
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