Whether it was for fun or as a profession, during middle school and all througout high school I knew I wanted to write. Now I'm 20 years old trying to improve my skills after taking a couple years hiatus. The stories I write are aimed towards young adults, but I hope they're fun for everyone!
Denial
Denial
The crime committed was a petty one to warrant such a sentence. Call me a thief, if you must, but don’t you dare utter more! I shall prove otherwise to those jurors once I’m released… You there! Don‘t think I didn‘t hear you mumble if. There is no if about it! They cannot keep me here on these ridiculous false charges.
What did I do? I merely took something not belonging to me. A figurine, if you will, with an ivory stand and golden trim. Two sapphires had reside near the top with a beautiful pink amethyst centered below. It was the most beautiful figure I had ever seen! However, in my struggle to possess it, it broke. It shattered into pieces at my feet spilling out precious rubies across the floor. Beginning to panic, I devised a plan.
It was irreparable. The only thing I could do was dispose of the pieces in a place preventing anyone else from finding it. The golden trim was the only salvaged item. I placed it in my front blazer pocket to keep it close to my heart. Then I threw the remaining pieces into the ravine.
That’s all. Ludicrous to keep me in this cell any longer, wouldn’t you agree? And they have the nerve to charge it as murder. Such a preposterous accusation! That event didn’t occur. Would I do it again? Of course! I didn’t do anything wrong.
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Summary: Written for the prompt over at Weekend Wordsmith (link can be found at the side under ‘Writing Prompts’): It didn’t happen. I wrote about the mad ravings of a prisoner in denial.
Denial
The crime committed was a petty one to warrant such a sentence. Call me a thief, if you must, but don’t you dare utter more! I shall prove otherwise to those jurors once I’m released… You there! Don‘t think I didn‘t hear you mumble if. There is no if about it! They cannot keep me here on these ridiculous false charges.
What did I do? I merely took something not belonging to me. A figurine, if you will, with an ivory stand and golden trim. Two sapphires had reside near the top with a beautiful pink amethyst centered below. It was the most beautiful figure I had ever seen! However, in my struggle to possess it, it broke. It shattered into pieces at my feet spilling out precious rubies across the floor. Beginning to panic, I devised a plan.
It was irreparable. The only thing I could do was dispose of the pieces in a place preventing anyone else from finding it. The golden trim was the only salvaged item. I placed it in my front blazer pocket to keep it close to my heart. Then I threw the remaining pieces into the ravine.
That’s all. Ludicrous to keep me in this cell any longer, wouldn’t you agree? And they have the nerve to charge it as murder. Such a preposterous accusation! That event didn’t occur. Would I do it again? Of course! I didn’t do anything wrong.
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So many layers of suspicion in this! I keep going back to the fragmented description of the figurine and there is a slight suggestion it could be human! And therefore, could it be murder?
Fascinating write!
Comment by Gemma June 29, 2008 @ 6:33 amWow, I read this twice, and then read it again! The symbolism is incredible…. so many words with double meanings. Discarding a human being like broken pieces of a figurine… what utter disregard for life!
Comment by Michelle June 29, 2008 @ 8:13 pmthis was an excellent write, anna. you got the mojo all right!
Comment by rebecca June 30, 2008 @ 12:42 amWow, what a way to describe a violent situation,
“What did I do? I merely took something not belonging to me. A figurine, if you will, with an ivory stand and golden trim. Two sapphires had reside near the top with a beautiful pink amethyst centered below. It was the most beautiful figure I had ever seen! However, in my struggle to possess it, it broke. It shattered into pieces at my feet spilling out precious rubies across the floor. ”
Very cleverly written!
Comment by White Rose June 30, 2008 @ 12:45 pmgreat write w/o pause… i can imagine him sitting there… it is scary only b/c it is so real… it shattered..spilling out precious rubies across the floor….
Comment by pieceofpie July 2, 2008 @ 6:05 pm