Noah : We can’t use her as bait.
Sally : We have no choice.
Noah : ( shakily, rubs his face) We can’t use her as bait. We can’t.
Sally settles her 3 month old baby down in the crib and turns to Noah.
Sally : We have no choice. Just as we planned.
The darkness surrounds them, its eyes hollow and hands reaching for the crib.
Sally : Noah! Now!
But Noah was gone.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleIt takes a real talent to tell a story in so few words. What was the baby the bait for? If you don’t mind me suggesting, I think you could have gotten a little more from this Halloween story. I wanted to read on. I enjoyed reading this story. Thank you.
Hi Eric, Thank you so much for the feedback! I wanted to share a micro story – less than 60 words. It was based on last year’s Inktober prompt. Maybe I will expand this into a short story later on!
I can’t believe this is only 60 words! I was impressed, dear writer, with your writing styles before, but now I am so jealous of your talent!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI wrote a few for a challenge last year. It was so intense and frustrating to keep it at 50 words. This was edited to 60 words. Maybe we should have a contest for microstories!
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Aww thank you
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Thank you so much!
Hi Nimra! The shortest engaging story! Write MORE!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI shared with Jess and the team
I keep coming back here for some reason. LOL.
Thank you!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI DO want to write more. Looking at expending it a bit later on!
Thanks for sharing this Nimra. I enjoyed it!
Write more please! Most engaging short story I’ve read in a while
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heyy! Thanks.
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Thanks Gims!
Hey! Jess shared your stuff. All the best!
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hey lol
Well done getting to first place. I would love to see this extended into a longer story
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank You so much Carrie. This was originally written for a 50 word prompt. I will be expanding it later on. 🙂
Hey Nimra! Congratulations on the win, it was definitely well-earned. This story felt like a retelling of Annabelle, and it was compelling. Great job!
Thank you so much Pragya!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleWell done Nimra, for a Great Story. You must be Very Proud at this Moment -Eric.
Thank you so much Eric. This means a lot to me. Have not won anything before ..
They say the more words you use, the better the story will turn out. This piece of art is the perfect example that proves this theory wrong. Well-done!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleHi Katy! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your words mean so much to me.
Minimal and intriguing. I wonder what is reaching for the crib.
This story captured me right away. I hope you take it further someday! Impressive.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleA very short story but captivating.