55 word creative writing contest by @aggroed - Cliff Jump
This is my entry to the 55 word creative writing contest by @aggroed.
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Cliff Jump:
From the cliff fence he watches as they stream across the edge: some dauntless, legs whirling, cartoonlike; some teetering on the brink, eyes closed and noses held. Clutching charts, waving flags, armed with faith alone. Will the fickle sea claim them? Or raise them up again, to drive home, whooping; lemmings in Lamborghinis?
This flash fiction does not constitute advice and should not be relied upon as the basis for any decisions. If cliff jumping is your thing, do your due diligence and seek professional advice.
Sea levels can go down as well as up. Don't jump in carrying anything you can’t afford to lose. Have a nice swim.
Thanks for reading.
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