This is my contribution to Mondays Finish the Story. This flash fiction challenge requires up to 150 words excluding the first sentence provided by Barbara Beacham. Barbara also provides the image. This image inspired several stories, but I decided to go with this one. I hope you enjoy the story.
“The Cold Lazarus” – JK.Leahy short story
“Few knew about the castle hidden inside the island.” Jezebel climbed carefully over the fragile, sunburnt coral.
As her tender arches gripped for support, she reached out to push the hanging vines apart. Crushed coral dust and tiny pale branches fell off her feet and into the deep blue ocean a few metres below her. A boat approached. Beyond the gentle hum of the breeze, there was a splash in the creek at the opening. Jezebel hesitated before high strident, piercing screeches shocked her as a swarm of black scrawny bats flew at her, ruffling her wispy golden hair. She gasped for air. Suddenly, it dawned on her. The note on her window that led her here; was that really a note from James, her sweetheart? Or was it from Lazarus, James’ evil twin? Ice flooded her veins as she saw his towering, hefty silhouette come into view at the castle entrance. Where was James?
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Thank you very much Alex – how have you been? I hope very well.
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Doing well, thanks—staying busy 🙂
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And it leaves many questions, as a good opening should. One I thought of was; why would ‘The Cold Lazarus’ want to write it in the first place? Many cliff hanger questions from this. Wish you could continue the story!
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Hahaha – Thank you Rae. Lazarus may be involve…who knows? I am only allowed a maximum of 150 words. Perhaps one day we will know – I just add this opening to the pile.
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Cliffhanger! I hope James comes in time to save her from Lazarus!
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Thank you very much PJ. I hope so too. Nice to hear from you.
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It is nice to hear from you too. 🙂
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What an interesting story! Beautiful narrative😀
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Thank you Shivangi, how are you? I have to visit and read yours.
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I am good… Take your time dear😀
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