Bond—Six Sentence Story

One day Jeremy decided to give Samuel a piece of his mind. His mind started off calmly enough, but then it entered the Land of Half-Truths where words were prized more for the pain they caused than for their clarity.

Seeing Samuel’s silence suddenly change into laughter, Jeremy demanded to know: What are you so happy about?

I’m watching that little demon run your mouth.

Realizing it was noticed, the demon fled. With the demon gone the bond of commitment to his own righteousness that guided Jeremy through fantasy land dissipated like a dream he desperately wanted to remember, but no longer could.

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Denise offers the prompt word “bond” to be used in this week’s Six Sentence Stories.

A view from the Charles Bridge in Prague which has nothing to do with the story except for the contrasting colors.
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Author: Frank Hubeny

I enjoy walking, poetry and short prose as well as taking pictures with my phone.

19 thoughts on “Bond—Six Sentence Story”

  1. I was fascinated by the Charles Bridge when I was there! Your picture brought back fond memories.

    I will remember Samuel’s reaction to the vitriol that Jeremy was flinging.
    “I’m watching that little demon run your mouth.” I may use that.

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  4. yeah that aspect (the demon here) always wants to stay hidden, knowing, perhaps when held to the light of day (or direct communication with another of good will) it’s bad intent is always exposed

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