It all began with a misunderstanding; simple words misinterpreted. They set in motion a chain reaction of other words – clearer and more decisive, with only a worried whisper as bulwark easily overcome by blind obedience. A button was pushed; through the grapevine a devastating message spread half around the globe, important ears only a phone call away. The countdown was ticking. In blind wrath and vengeance more words were bellowed down the chain of responsibility and more buttons were pushed, some farther away, some closer. But most people didn't even know until it hit them. The last day of humankind.
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Weekly Writing Exercises
General FictionEvery week a new writing exercise -- this is my ambition. Drabble, poem or short story, you will find everything here. The topics are variegated, you may even prompt me. And there are updates every week!