The
bright colors seared her skin, and Anastasia sneered. Such frivolity to hide the true darkness of
this place. Her senses screamed at her to hurry. The place was almost deserted,
and if she wanted to get Eliza out of there, now was the best time. An overweight
and already inebriated customer swung out of a doorway and made a grab
for her. His putrid breath wafted across her face as he leant in close.
“Hey
there, sweetheart… how much… umph.”
His
heavy bulk fell to the floor in a pool of blood and Anastasia sheathed her claws.
One
down…
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Very dark, indeed, Doris. Maybe we could get Anastasia to clean house in our Congress! Great flash! xo
ReplyDeleteLol, hmm... ;-)
DeleteSomeone going to clean up town as well as save her friend? I wish her luck!
ReplyDeleteLooks that way, Angelica :-)
DeleteExcellent flash. So much atmosphere and a great storyline. Anastasia is certainly one to be feared
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I wouldn't want to mess with her, lol.
DeleteOh, my! Anastasia. Temper, temper. LOL I love this - shifter in true form. You kept me in Anastasia's head the whole way. I felt what she felt, and when she exacted her penalty, satisfaction.
ReplyDeleteHeh, yes, she is a boot of a hot head ;-) Thanks, Dariel.
DeleteBit even! lol
Deletebrilliantly written flash.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julez :-)
DeleteJaw drops! Wow I was not expecting that at the end. This story has to keep going. I am so hooked! Great flash!
ReplyDeleteI've never in my entire life read an action-packed scene from Ms. O'Connor. Nice!
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