The widow and her husband’s erstwhile friend met to plan the memorial service, discussing arrangements over cocktails in the courtyard of a lovely inn.
Did he ever suspect? the friend asked. A sudden gust of wind tore rose petals loose. They landed on the lovers like bloody tears.
S.L. Bowen has had work published in The George Mason Review, Writer’s Work, and 50-Word Stories.
And THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is how it’s done.
Thanks, Ron!
Brilliantly written. Bravo!
Thanks, Lisa!
Good plot. Short & sweet.
Thanks, Promod!
Great story! Loved the visuals and the twist. Well done!
Thanks, Christopher!
Such beautiful words and perception used.