Today’s Word Prompt!
The following may be used as a sentence in your story OR provide a basis for it:-And the rules are simple write a story in 150 words (5 words either way allowed)“iridescent flame”
Maggie gazed upward into the heart of the iridescent flame burning
as bright as her passion to escape.
But she wouldn’t leave yet, not without Tom by her side.
Out of worry she tore at the skin by her thumbnail with her
teeth, then squeezed until a jewel of blood appeared. If Tom were here he would
gently clasp her hand to stop her self-destruction.
Finally he emerged from the far side of the clearing; he was
not alone.
“Maggie, get the axe!”
It weighed heavy in her hands as she watched the chase below
play out in slow motion.
Tom reached the ladder, the huge bag strapped to his back made
his climb unsteady.
Then one of the bandits pulled on the anchor rope, the
balloon lurched.
Another jolt, Tom jumped into the basket; he uncurled her
fingers from the axe.
With an almighty swing the cords were cut.
They were floating free.
I like it! Although it does leave me wondering just what Tom had in that bag and whether it was worth the risk. Great opportunity to let us readers puzzle that out for ourselves, eh?
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