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Father Francis gingerly made his way to the prison cell. The damp, cold air fused with the smell of despair and lost hope made him shudder. This was the first time he was taking a confession from someone given a death sentence. He wished he could just turn around and leave. Why was HE called here anyway?
Jack sat curled up in a corner, breathing haltingly. He leapt and fell down in a heap at Francis’ feet the moment he saw him enter his cell. “Father, they won’t listen to me. I want to confess, I didn’t do it!” he said urgently.
“It’s late for confession now, my son. May the Lord accept you in heaven if you are innocent.” Francis replied gently. “However, I do want to ask why you called for me. Do I know you?”
Jack came close and whispered. “Oh yes, you were a boxer before you became a priest, weren’t you? Well, I happen to know that you killed my brother for money, fled and then became a priest. Would you want to confess your crime?”
Before a shocked Francis could get help Jack’s rough hands had gripped his neck tightly, not letting go.
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The twist in the end dealt a massive blow to me Varsh! I couldnt see it coming. Thats a fantastic, quick paced, thriller. Loved your take on the prompt.
Thanks Anagha! Wrote it so quickly, I wasn’t sure if it was even appropriate. Glad you liked it. 🙂
Aah, Varsha. Such an apt story on the prompt. Indeed a wolf in the sheep’s attire. Impressed at your take. Thanks for writing in. 🙂
Enjoyed writing for the prompt, Rashi. This was somehow my first thought.
Simply brilliant take on the prompt, Varsha! I never guessed the end!
Thank you for writing for #WoWe
This was a great prompt, M. An old saying but indeed one that stays relevant even today. Glad I could do justice to it. 🙂
Brilliant take Varsha! Your fast paced story narration and ending take was wow!
Wow cool story Varsha! I did not see that twist coming. Also you nailed the challenge to fit a credible story in 200 words! Hope you win.
Loved reading this story.What a surprise end.
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This is such a scary story but kind of apt to.the prompt.Written very intriguingly indeed.
I like your insight on this one, very creative I must say with a good twist. Good job..
I want to know more of this story. So interesting and thrilling
That was a nice take on the prompt. The twist was nice.
An interesting story in 200 words?! That’s a fun challenge! BTW I enjoyed it!
Atleast now Jack’s death sentence is justified!! Good one Vrasha.
I seriously loved the way you always bring twists and surprises in the end!! Very nicely written!!
Brilliant take on the prompt. Loved how you wrote a complete story in just 200 words using taking cue from the prompt. Superb!
This is a perfect story to be part of the challenge. I couldn’t think of the twist that came in the end. Great writing .
Lived reading your take on the prompt Varsha. I never expected this twist. Maybe I was overthinking.
Varsha, the confession indeed is required. Must say your weaved a story in 200 words in splendid manner.
Wow varsa ,such a cool story.. You have taken a good attempt on this prompt.. Hope you win.
Wow that’s awesome take on the prompt, it was nice reading it till the end
Amazing write up dear. You write so well. And the last part was unexpected. Loved it.