April 6th, 2012 | 
Author: Flash Fiction: #FridayFictioneers 4-6-2012
My entry to Madison Woods’ 100 word #FridayFictioneers contest. Follow her on twitter at @madison_woods.
Picture Cue:
Sunrise at War Eagle Creek
EVERY MINUTE
Tears of relief streamed down Jason’s cheeks. Dawn’s light and a deep-water creek were gifts from God. He had never felt so grateful for his life as right now. Tomorrow: meaningless. Now: precious.
He collapsed on the bank to catch his breath. In ten minutes, they would be testing his breaking point again. Somewhere, miles and hours ago, his brother Steven had passed his own breaking point and fallen.
Cross the creek and head upstream. A strong current would wash them miles downstream. He’d have time to rest and grieve for Steven’s passing into the realm of the undead.
100 words
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Tags: 6 Responses to “Flash Fiction: #FridayFictioneers 4-6-2012”
Wow… no hope. I had to read twice to fully realize his futile position. Subtle.
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Another great use of juxtaposition. This moment of beauty and clarity in a world lost to chaos. Excellent work!
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You do know how to paint the last ditch efforts. I like it! Here’s my meek offering: http://ajaroffireflies.blogspot.com/2012/04/importance-of-manners.html
You plunged me head first into the story and his predicament. A moment of peace bookended by grief and horror. Excellent, J.
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Now “priceless”-tomorrow “meaningless”–He is contemplating his own death? He is faced, I think, with only a short time to grieve for his brother before his own joining of the undead? I’d love more backstory to this.
Mine: http://www.vlgregory-circa1800.vpweb.com/blog.html
You managed to convey a desperate sense of urgency in a few words here. I hope he makes it.
http://castelsarrasin.wordpress.com/2012/04/06/reaching-a-conclusion-friday-fictioneers-april-2012/