I am participating in the 100-word flash fiction challenge, that is Friday Fictioneers. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields hosts this challenge. This week, David Stewart provides the photo. If you’d like to join in, or read the other stories, check out Rochelle’s blog: Addicted to Purple. Here is the link…https://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2015/03/25/27-march-2015/
Hamida looked calm. The audience gathered to watch them play were captivated by her face and music. But she was looking steadfastly at the maestro, who was a genius in his own way. It was hard to guess what was going on in her mind.
Her gaze moved on to the other members of the band, each contented and happily submerged in music. She turned to look at the happy crowd coldly. Families…women, children, babies…old people! For one moment, she felt weak. Then her eyes glittered ruthlessly.
The timing was perfect! ‘Boom’ went her bomb…the ‘divine’ job was done.
Stories by Shivangi 
A chilling and topical tale, well told. I like the apostrophes around the word “divine”.
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Yes…the stream of consciousness of a terrorist is chilling. I think God must have created a separate hell for such murderers who kill in the name of God.
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What the….
we have too much of this in the world already.
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it was a horrible ending. nontheless, i liked the way you transitioned from one spectrum of emotion to another. it was brilliant.
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Thank you so much for your appreciation…terrorism is horrible.
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Then her eyes glittered ruthlessly…my favorite line. I saw a breathtaking girl with no conscience but good aim. Terrorism is terrible. I lived through Sept. 11th and have never been the same.
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Yes, in India the terrorists have been very active…killing innocent people all the time. Shame on them.
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Gasp! I was not ready for that!
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Thank you so much for reading.
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If only her moment of weakness had lasted.
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Perfectly true !!
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It is safe to write that I was not expecting that ending!
The build up was great, and I agree with Alice, if only that moment of weakness never ceased.
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Yes…and hope it never ceases for those contemplating terrorist activities.
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Chilling – very chilling.. It only takes one with a purpose.. A great surprise at the end.
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Thank you so much for reading 🙂
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Dear Shivangi,
Welcome to the party, pal. Anice big bang of an opening story for you. Well done.
Aloha,
Doug
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Your words are so encouraging…thanks a lot.
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Dear Shivangi,
Welcome to Friday Fictioneers.
Your last line sent a chill through me. A sign of the times.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you so much…I have seen and heard so many stories of terrorism that even that serene music band ….made me write a chilling tale. There has been a recent incident too…in which Naxalites killed a few acquaintances.
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Captivating and a little uncomfortable given its subject matter, which is what makes it so good.
Good Writing makes an emotional mark and you created that very well!
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Thank you so much for reading, appreciating and encouraging me.
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I thought something was going to happen when I read “It was hard to guess what was going on in her mind,” but I didn’t expect that ending!
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Wow, Shivangi, this one was very chilling and the ending came out of the blue. Well done! Terrorism is such a dreadful thing, on any level. 🙂
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Thank you so much …absolutely true Millie.
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A beautiful piece of writing filled with emotion. Loved your take on the photo prompt and look forward to seeing more of your work. Well done Shivangi ! 🙂
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Thank you so much for your wonderful words.
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My pleasure, well deserved 🙂
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Chilling unexpected end…
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I never expected that kind of a twist…well written, Shivangi.
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Well-written story with great description and tension. Very scary because this kind of thing is happening in the world. Well done, Shivanji. — Suzanne
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Thank you…so much. Yes terrorism is rampant across the world.
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