Lily is 19, and already well known to police.
Calmly, Detective Carew sits beside her. Gently, he takes one of her now-bare arms, turns it over, and examines the new needle tracks.
“You’ve fallen off the wagon. You’re using again.”
“No… I haven’t.”
“What are these?”
She whispers, “Demons’ footsteps.”
Barry O’Farrell is an actor living in Brisbane, Australia. He is enjoying the challenge of writing in 50 words.
I am impressed with how the fifty words tell a story, without appearing to have to leave anything out or be hurried in any way. As if those fifty words were all that was needed, and they were all just the right words…….
Hi Catherine,
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words.
Yes, beginning, middle, end and in 50 words.It is more challenging than one might imagine.
Regards
Barry
Beautifully done. I agree with all that Catherine said.
Thank you too Jennifer.
Regards
Barry
Very serious with a touch of humor……Well done indeed !!!!!