for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt where the given word is Familiar and the limit, 79 words.
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You seem familiar, sir, your guise fools me not. ‘Tis you that set the fire that fateful day.
Ned still bears the scars. Though pummeled gagged and bound, he writhed free but had not the means to quench the pernicious flames that cruelly robbed him of his dwelling place, his wife, his beloved children.
And now, deplorable sir, the nethermost depths of your repugnant basket are reached. ‘Tis I who’ll strike the final blow; ’tis I.
Take this …. sir!
Fantastic writing and very enjoyable read!! Wonderful! 😊
My, you were quick, the ink was hardly dry! Thanks so much.,
Phone in hand as I was editing my own! Plus, eyes are always hungry for new words to read and stories to digest! Best breakfast in the world! 😉
nice one Keith.
Thanks so much Di.
Nice one! And … yeah! 🙂
Yeah indeed! Cheers Na’ama
🙂 It was a fun read, Keith!
Still respectful as he extract his rightful vengeance! Great story Keith
A true gentleman! Thanks, Sadje.
Just like you! You’re welcome
Oh, Keith. It is an absolute must to hear you read this. Excellent!
That’s so kind of you Bill, thanks so much.
I think he deserved more than a smack! Well-read, Keith! And well-penned. I say, rather dark for you! Excellent use of the prompt word 🙂
Don’t worry, that was just the start! Thanks for your kind words, Sunra.
Great manners but with deadly intent: vengeance! Entertaining as usual, Keith,
Pax,
Dora
That is he, too be sure Ma’am. Cheers, Dora!
Whatever the blow, he deserved it. Well told!
And he got it, and more to follow! Thanks, Mimi.
Well done Keith – just hope the blows (and I hope there were blows) were fatal. Well done on the prompt … cheers Hilary
I’m certain they were Hilary! Thanks so much.
This is great, revenge with style. In this day and age it’d probably be, “You!” and “Wham!”
Too right! Gone are the days of the gentlemanly assailant!
Note to self: never forget one’s manners. I liked this sweet tale of revenge.
Indeed, one should not. Delighted to have entertained you kind sir.
A gentleman through and through! Was fabulous to listen to you read it!
Indeed he is! I’m really pleased you liked hearing it Dale, thank you.
Very much so! Only a proper English person could do it so well 😉
Well done and enjoyed the audio version
I’m pleased, thanks Prior.
🙂