
Harsh sunlight shone on the desolate playground; the lack of children’s voices echoed in vacant spaces. Life was emptier and less purposeful without the younger generation. Two months ago, children had forcibly been taken en masse. Adults were still unsure of the reason for the forced removal; but rumblings were beginning to stir. Distrust of those in charge fanned hidden embers of discontent.
Children were hidden deep within the bowels of the earth. Their DNA had the key to unlocking the solution to future disaster and their resilience made them the perfect guinea pigs. Echoing screams were unheard above ground.
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2019
(This post was inspired by Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle. The challenge asks for bloggers to write a story in 100 words or less in response to the photo prompt.)
Quite chilling, Colline. 😳
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I guess I was in the mood for chilling! 😀
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😅
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A disturbing scene!
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My mind was following dark paths when I wrote this.
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What a scary story!
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Perfect for Halloween month! 😀
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Sinister stuff
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The piece certainly reflects the dark side of human nature.
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Good grief, what a ghastly piece!
Well done
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Thank you. Not sure where it came from!
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Frightening, Colline.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I agree – and not something I would wish on the world.
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Going to the dark side, are ya?
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I was certainly in that frame of mind when I wrote this!
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Children are always the ones to suffer from evils of adults. Well-told story of evil.
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They do, don’t they? They are definitely from a vulnerable part of our society.
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Horrible. But it wouldn’t be the first time children have been used in experimentation.
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Children are often targeted because they are vulnerable.
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Wow, that’s scary, Colline. Well written. —- Suzanne
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Thank you Suzanne. My mind definitely turned dark there!
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Excellently chilling! I loved it! 😊
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Thank you for reading. I am pleased that you enjoyed it.
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