At daybreak, Bereth took in the group he was being held by: four mages, all except one more battered and withered than him. Only one was fluent in a language he understood, but, fortunately, they all shared a language with at least one other member, so they would be able to communicate rather effectively.
Tag: Flash Fiction Month 2023
FFM 2023 11: The Last Dessert
You pretend you're watching the bonfire, keeping guard so that it doesn't get out of control. The adults all around you call you responsible and "such a good son". You ignore the bullshit about how you would make "a good husband for any girl" and "a good father for any son". You only smile when you are called respectable "just like your father".
FFM 2023 10: The Road to Freedom – Take I
It was dark when Bereth awoke.
FFM 2023 9: Imprisonment – Take V
When Bereth regained consciousness again, he was on his side. His limbs were in a mixture of numbness and a kind of pain that burned with crackling lightning. There was something on his back but he could not tell whether it was his blood or some kind of goo.
FFM 2023 8: Haunted(?) Cartridge
You look at the cartridge. You were always the worst of the family at this game growing up. You always wished that you could just smash the cartridge and remove it from existence. Yet here it is, still in existence, still mocking you by being in your sight.
FFM 2023 7: Imprisonment – Take IV
There was no way out, at least as far as Bereth could see; going back in time was risky especially in his weakened state while he had a feeling he was not going to be able to move enough to escape. It seemed that he was doomed to atrophy in here…
FFM 2023 6: Not Just Any Bird
Zogeri hissed at the bird that settled on her head. The damn thing was completely unfazed by the fact that a Hydra head was infuriated with it. "Stupid jackdaw."
FFM 2023 5: Imprisonment – Take III
The third time Bereth regained consciousness, he was able to assess his situation: he — and everyone else imprisoned in this room — was chained to some hellish contraption that was siphoning his life force. Probably.
FFM 2023 4: Gamble at The Mall
The bony click of dice against wood wakes you up from daze. You have arrived at The Mall.
FFM 2023 3: Imprisonment – Take II
"Kh…" Bereth forced his eyes open. His limbs were still as good as nonexistent, but at least his eyes worked… and his brains worked at least somewhat.
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