Life-Altering News (FF #2)

Life-Altering News (FF #2)

A Story by SpeedyHobbit Armstrong
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A seven-year-old boy, Kiran Mani, receives very bad news

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            A knock permeated the humid air. Henrietta, the neighbor with whom 7-year-old Kiran had stayed since his parents disappeared, looked up. ”Get the door.” Kiran obeyed, running to open it. When he saw who was there, his breath caught. Last time he’d seen that uniform, he’d learned Spolingharrow had caught his parents and a bunch of other Cancalians fighting them.


            The uniformed watchman gave the boy a look of pity. Years later, Kiran could only remember the following words: “I’m very sorry to tell you this, lad, but your parents are dead. They were killed in Spolingharrow.” 

© 2014 SpeedyHobbit Armstrong


Author's Note

SpeedyHobbit Armstrong
This was written for the 100 words or less story challenge for Friday Fictioneers

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A normal day, changed so abruptly with just a few words. Well done.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Just a few words, but so much was said and revealed! So sad for him!! :(
Well done!

-Mila

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

SpeedyHobbit Armstrong

9 Years Ago

I knowwww le poor Kiran!
I like the "only remember the following words" part.
I think that is what makes it resonate more effectively in a story with so few words.

Posted 9 Years Ago


SpeedyHobbit Armstrong

9 Years Ago

Thanks so much! I feel like doing Taylor's Friday Fictioneers thing is helping me with being concise.. read more
Wow... that was quite shocking for such a small amount of words. Nice scenarios and portrayal of the emotions.

Posted 9 Years Ago


SpeedyHobbit Armstrong

9 Years Ago

Thanks so much for the review! Yeah, it's definitely a challenging endeavor conveying all you wish t.. read more
I'm amazed at how you are able to reveal so many details using so few words. Great writing!

Posted 9 Years Ago


SpeedyHobbit Armstrong

9 Years Ago

Thanks so much! Kiran might pop up in a lot of my Friday Fictioneers stories since he's one of the p.. read more
Sara R.

9 Years Ago

I look forward to reading more of your work!

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Added on May 15, 2014
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Tags: death, boy, child, orphan, war, POW, Kiran

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SpeedyHobbit Armstrong
SpeedyHobbit Armstrong

Long Island, NY



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My name is Cher Armstrong, also known as Speedy Hobbit. I'm a USATF athlete in racewalking for the Raleigh Walkers club team. I just graduated from Queens College in Queens borough in New York Ci.. more..

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