The wind and rain raged.
I screamed into the storm, “You will not have me!”
Lightning flashed, and the thunder replied mocking me. I shivered from the cold drops on my skin like darts.
Sirens howled, too close to ignore. Trees bent to touch the ground and leaves lifted into a spin around me.
Papa took my hand and ran toward the shelter.
I saw the twister bearing down on top of us, just as the door closed.
With it now locked, we settled in the back and lit a candle.
You will not have me, not tonight, I thought.
– Written for Thin Spiral Notebook’s 100 Word Challenge: Weather. WC 100. Photo from Pixabay.com.
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A powerful, tense story in so few words. Nicely done.
So glad to have you joining in the Challenge. I hope you come back again. ~ Tara
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Thank you! I just found your blog. I believe I will be joining in again 🙂
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I love how many different directions this can go in! I pictured the entire scene!! Well done!
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Thanks!
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I was with you all the way to the end.
Enjoyed
Ally 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Very exciting! Tornadoes are such scary beasts.
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Yes they are!
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