Copyright Dawn Miller
An unguarded moment… a lapse in resolve and her past hurtles into view, cartwheeling her into the familiar labrynth of guilt, apprehension… partial regret. It can take days to work through the nightmare, to rationalise, to paper over the images.
Today is different though.
Fluttering chequered tape, police vehicles and the white-suited technicians, that’s what’s different.
The sudden prospect of discovery sparks a frisson of excitement, the possibility of resolution dispelling her torpor.
She pauses by the farm entrance, before driving on, relaxing as the miles accumulate behind her.
He deserved it – she must never forget that.
That’s all that matters.
I love the dynamic application to this photo, which lends drama to even the most ordinary of scenes. Thanks to Rochelle for leading out the Friday Fictioneers come hell or high water… in the UK it’s a mixture of both right now.
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A lot is left unsaid. Will there be a Part 2?
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No, I’m not one for tying up the loose ends, Reena. 🙂
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I wonder if the can pull off the innocent victim? Pt2 perhaps 😀?
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I sense there may be some relief if she were to be found out. Thanks for reading.
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I loved the way you built her mind
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Thanks Neil.
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Not many get what they deserve 🙂
She is a strong woman and knows what she wants.
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Thanks for reading, Anita.
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We saw something very similar in the prompt – obviously silo’s are a good place to store a dead body. A day of reckoning for husbands that deserved it. Well written as always.
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Many thanks Iain.
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Wonderful flow from doubt to certainty to decisiveness.
La classe.
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Thanks CE. I often wonder how perpetrators feel when years have gone by and suddenly the risk of discovery emerges. I wonder if there is just a smattering of relief.
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I’ll let you know…
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Very cool. The tone reminds me a bit of Patricia Highsmith. Sort of a psych-rationalization of a heinous act.
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Thanks for reading Josh.
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Dear Sandra,
It’s always good to focus on the reasons. Hope the justifiable homicide plea works for her in court. As always, your subtlety draws us in and goes for the jugular.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It must be harder to make that plea stick so long after the event. Thanks for reading and commenting, Rochelle.
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Even if she’s caught I imagine she’ll consider it to have been worth doing. Excellent.
Here’s mine!
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I think she may be able to rationalise it. 🙂
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I’m glad he got what he deserved. I hope she escapes. She’s not a danger to anyone else. Yet.
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Hopefully just a one-off. 🙂 Thanks for reading, Linda.
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Well, they always do….no? Flawless execution, we are rewarded every time.
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Thank you! It’s lovely to see you on the squares this week.
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Good one! Love the build-up. 🙂
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Ah, you ‘ve managed to tell a huge story in just a few well written words. Loved this, Sandra.
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Many thanks, Susan.
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Love all the emotions you had play in her mind. Hopefully she keeps on driving and remains free from the law – only you can have us rooting for a killer! I’m sure he had it coming! Ugh. Now I’ve got the Jail Cell Tango from Chicago playing in my head!
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Yes, I feel she’s not a lost cause, in reality. Thanks for reading Dale.
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You leave just enough unsaid that I wonder what he did to deserve it, if he only deserved it in her mind. Her resulting emotions don’t lend themselves to being abused–relief would have been upper most, I think. I also think that retribution was a long time in coming, perhaps they were no longer even in contact with each other. Just the way you have my thoughts rambling shows how good this flash is that you’ve created. Well done!
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Thanks for reading and commenting Sascha. Yes, I feel a kind of allegiance to her despite her actions.
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She lived to tell the tale. Skilled wordsmithing, Sandra.
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Many thanks! 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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I’m kind of getting the feeling he didn’t deserve it.
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I think she’s convincing herself he did. Thanks for reading.
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The past has a way of resurfacing, especially when guilt and regret are involved. You built the complexity of the character so well!
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Many thanks, Brenda.
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Great writing, Sandra. 👏🏻
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Many thanks. 🙂
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Brilliantly rendered suspense, Sandra. Love it.
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At least if she’s caught it will provide her some sort of closure, it doesn’t sound like she’s handling it too well.
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‘The miles accumulate behind her’ – perhaps she does get away with it.
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Ooh, an ending that leaves some questions!! I wonder what he did to deserve this ending? And will she get away with it? Very exciting story, Sandra 🙂
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That’s a really great scene you’ve set up there!
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WOW! A good story to start of the morning for sure. It sounded so very real. Love the reveal, too. He deserved it… I’m sure of it. 🙂 ❤
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Great story Sandra. Sounds like a win win for her as she’s going to enjoy the adventure come what may and she’s unburdened by regret or guilt.
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For me, this sounds like a great ending to a good story. “He deserved it.” That’s all that matters, and she’ll get away with it.
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Murder in the air. There is mood of triumph and perhaps she will relish the chase – if she doesn’t get away with it.
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i don’t think she could escape the long arm of the law. it will catch up with her
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Terrific story (as always!). The first paragraph made me think that she’s a domestic abuser. The rest of the story made me think that this time she’s gone too far. She doesn’t come across as a victim at all.
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Love the way you build up to the little reveal at the end.
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This could totally be the prologue to my story! Good one Sandra, but then I’ve never read one of yours that wasn’t.
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Interesting, she escaped!
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