I found today's picture prompt incredibly inspiring, and I hope you enjoy my 100 words.
Sins
The acid rain burned, and washed his guilt away with
the layers of his skin. The physical pain was nothing compared to the burden he
carried in his heart. No amount of torture he put his body through could ever
atone for his part in the destruction raining down on them from above.
"General, get in here now. This will only get
worse."
He waved the soldier away, back into the safety of
the bunker.
"My place is
taken, check the records."
The door clanged shut behind him, and he lifted his
head to face the death of his invention.
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Friday Flashers have 100 words to tell a story from the provided picture prompt. Do check out the other flashers. You won't be disappointed. :-)
Till next week, folks.
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