Whispered Words

by FalconWing

‘Certain brief writings are peerless in their ability to give one the feeling that nothing remains to be said.’ – Jean Rostand. A collection of drabbles and extended drabbles amidst other, slightly longer pieces stemming from respective challenges.

5. Too Late

Too Late

Challenge: Anticipation

By FalconWing

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Tension thrummed along the very planking of the ship, heightening every sense of every man.

Jack had no trouble pinpointing the feeling; anticipation.

But if only he could have pinpointed the focal point of that anticipation – realized just what it was they were anticipating. For it was not the gold, and treasure waiting for them that they were so looking forward to, as he had believed.

No, their anticipation was born of much more sinister motives he finally grasped, too late, hearing the cabin doors slam open behind him and the cold barrel of a pistol placed at his head.