STORY STARTER
Submitted by Occam’s toothbrush
“Take your shot, stranger. You’ll only get one.”
Start or end a scene with this line of speech.
Stranger
I used to know you,
But I can’t decide if I do now.
I knew you,
I knew you,
I knew you,
What happened?
Who changed?
Was it me?
Was it you?
Both?
Because we are not the same as before, and never will be again.
I know now your words can sharp,
I know now you talk about me when I’m not there.
I know now your true side.
You hold the gun,
Aimed at my heart,
Anticipating the final blow.
But you hold off.
Play the waiting games
Overthinking.
I plead for the wound,
So I can finally have reasons,
To walk away.
Take your shot,
_Stranger._
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You’ll only get one.