Dark Alley

Shadows crept across the wall and he waited till the darkness consumed the alley. He listened to the footsteps of the people intently. Both hand in his pockets. His fingers slowly caressing the sharp tip of his knife, waiting for an opportunity that he knew will eventually come tonight.



She walked happily down the street thinking about the raise she got today. She can’t wait to tell her husband all about it. Her bag was filled with candies for the two lovely daughters, orange juice and lots of fresh meat which she will cook perfectly for her perfect family.

She was just passing by one corner when she felt a sharp pain on her back. The knife penetrated her spine and almost paralysed her. In no time the floor was painted with her blood.
It’s my blood!, she realised in shock.

 She couldn’t believe what was happening to her. She screamed for help but there was no one around. She fell on the ground gasping for breath and looked at her murderer for the first time. At the corner of the street holding the blood stained knife with a weird smile was her husband. And everything faded.



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This post was for

First Campaigner Challenge

The Challenge was:

Write a short story/flash fiction story in 200 words or less, excluding the title. It can be in any format, including a poem. Begin the story with the words, “Shadows crept across the wall”. These five words will be included in the word count. 

If you want to give yourself an added challenge (optional), do one or more of these:

• end the story with the words: "everything faded." (also included in the word count)

• include the word "orange" in the story

• write in the same genre you normally write

• make your story 200 words exactly!

I'm at number 135. vote for me here . And as usual trying hard to write a story. Hope i didn't suck that bad :P