In stark contrast
(Source: Pixabay image by jplenio)
In stark contrast: A 50-word short story
The sea fell placid during a break in the storm and an unnatural silence settled between them. “A pregnant pause,” her father had called it -- that moment when something must be said but nothing is said. Here, in the lovely golden dusk, the ugly reality blossomed that they must part.
This is a 50-word short story for the #fiftywords challenge. The prompt for this challenge is "break."
Thank you for reading!
Posted from my blog with SteemPress : https://jaynalocke.com/2018/07/12/in-stark-contrast/
Great job, @jayna. You packed a full story into 50 words, even with the "pregnant pause," which allowed the reader's imagination to create their own ending and a sequel.
Thank you, @pyemoney! I appreciate the thoughtful comment!
Lovely little story @jayna... so much packed in there, that I feel as though I've read 200 words, not just 50.. I'm not sure I've read a better one this week, so I'd like to nominate you for a mention in your own round up.
Oh aren’t you the dearest! Ha ha, no, however, I will not highlight my own story. I’m just here to support and inspire. 😊
And support and inspire you do! Ok then, i'll show my appreciation with a resteem instead :o)
Thank you very much, @ablaze!
Well done! So much raw emotion and imagery in 50 words. I really enjoyed it. I imagined them sitting in a smaller boat than they should have been in for the stormy conditions.
Yes, I think so too! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, @papacrusher.
I love the picture on your post and that moment of words held back to devastating consequences in your story.
Thank you for your kind words, @gmatthe2!
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