The Words
by 
Jubbly
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Posted: Saturday, May 8, 2004 Word Count: 50 Summary: An attempt at flash fiction, the shortest I've done, I'm more comfortable around the 250 word mark so bear with me. Recently edited thanks to comments. |
The Words
As a couple, they'd often mused on what they might say. Perhaps something profound and resonant or even amusing, classic and in the style of Wilde. But when the time finally came and she sat by his bedside, tearful yet eager to hear, all he could manage was...water.
As a couple, they'd often mused on what they might say. Perhaps something profound and resonant or even amusing, classic and in the style of Wilde. But when the time finally came and she sat by his bedside, tearful yet eager to hear, all he could manage was...water.