The last strains of sunlight lingered in the corners, grasping every available point of refraction. She slid her fingertips along the glass wondering if this was all there ever was. Or could be.
The crosshairs found their mark but once again the lens clouded. She wiped it clear then shouldered the rifle. If she pulled the trigger, life would change. Tears gathered as her finger tightened.
i feel like this is a cliffhanger! i'm ready to read more!
ReplyDeleteWow! I want o know what happened next also.
ReplyDeleteNeat interpretation of this prompt! love the glass of the lens.
ReplyDeleteNice... It's the tears that get you. If you're about to shoot someone or something you think of anger, but tears make it all the more intriguing.
ReplyDeleteYou have me in too. What happens next?
ReplyDeletewell done, Virginia! I never thought of this angle. :)
ReplyDeleteHell hath no fury? Nice. Biting.
ReplyDeleteLady sniper shedding tears. Great paradox. Nice take on the prompt.
ReplyDeletePowerful.
ReplyDeleteI'm with lumdog, I love the paradox!
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent, intriguing response! I want both the backstory and the rest of the story.
Love it!
Peace & light,
Amy @BettyRants
Love the juxtapositions!
ReplyDeleteVery well done. Just a wild guess but I don't think things are looking up -- or maybe they are! HA
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, life will change, but for better or worse? Great job!
ReplyDeleteNice.. I want to read more.
ReplyDeleteThis is great :D I wonder if she does it! :D
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