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.

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