Doors were slammed, curtains drawn, babies were nestled to their mother’s bosoms. Mothers looked to their husbands for comforts whilst cradling their kids, and everyone held their breaths as the sound of tires, grazing the tarred ground filled the silence.
The motorcycle gang had arrived.
Their shouts could be heard from a distance as they ravaged the now empty street. But that day was different. Rather than peruse the streets and return to wherever they came from, the gang got down from their bikes- A first.
Another first was that one spoke; I never heard a more angry voice than that, sent chills down my spine.
“They were sick and tired of seeing the corpses of female babies. The infanticide was enough, and the parents of the next girl they see would wish they never saw the face of earth.”
And just as they came, they were gone. I was seven then and didn’t fully understand, but sure enough, there was a lot more girl naming ceremonies and pink baby showers from then on.
word count: 174. This story is in response to Flash Fiction For Aspiring Writers photo prompt challenge hosted by Priceless Joy. Each week we are provided with a picture and are to write a 75-175 story on it. Thank you @Sunayana for providing us with this week’s picture.
What a chilling take to the prompt! I like the idea that the gang is protecting, in their own way, all the little girls.
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I like that too. They were using their strength for something good 💪.
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This is surprising with an undercurrent of intensity. What a great story!
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Thank you very much! It’s exactly what I was going for 😄
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Chilling story! Destroying the baby girls because you didn’t want a girl! Terrible. Thank goodness the motorcycle gang came and let the people know they wouldn’t put up with it! Great story, Ameena!
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It is a terrible tragedy! Yes, the gang were using their power and authority for good. Thank you Pj. 😊
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That’s good! I liked your twist to your story!
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woaaah. salute to the gang for protecting the girls..Chilling story thou and I loved it..
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I know right! Many many cheers to them 😄👏 glad you like it.
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yesss……:) It was worth liking..:)
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Nice twist to have the motorcycle gang as the heroes. Well done.
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Thank you very much Iain. I thought I’d do a little “tough exterior. Soft within” kind-of theme.
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Thank you very much! Exactly what I was going for 😄
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OH Ameena, this was not what I was expecting when you said about a motorcycle gang, but love the twist! So glad that they could help the innocent! Great job!
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Thank you very Joy. I find the idea that even tough skins are moved by crimes of inhumanity.
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Bravo! Here comes our heroes! 😀 Love the happy ending. 😀
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Thank you very much 😄 it is Great to see you back even for a brief time.
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I miss you and everyone here. 😄
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We miss you too. Take care and get back soon.
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I really enjoy your writing Ameena. It certainly if effective in getting important issues out!
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Thank you very much. I figure, what better way to take about these things than through a little fiction. People I see, are more open to that.
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Yes, I think it’s a good way to get the message across!
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It’s a pity more don’t step up to the plate to protect the girls! A wonderful ending – let’s hope the parents learn their lesson this time.
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I know right. We need to do more. I think they will eventually, but for now, they’ld spare the girls out of fear
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Interesting take on this. Nice twist.
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Thank you very much Russell 😄
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1 word : intense.
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I’d take that! 😄 thank you
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A well told story, guys wants a doll on the back of there bike,
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Ohh yes they do. Thank you very much 😊
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