Short Story: A Royal Retribution

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Katy Hulme

A 100 word story of revenge.

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Perched high on her dais, the Queen looked down upon the people of her kingdom.

The nobles shifted uncomfortably, their garments glittering in the afternoon light. Beyond them, the stench of the penniless beggars rudely invaded her nostrils.

In a magnificent show of dignified ceremony she bowed low to her people and proclaimed, “Had he remained loyal, I would have seen fit to let him live.”

Yet it was neither these words, nor the sharp sound of the sword being unsheathed that they would remember, but her gracefulness as she knelt to receive the cold blade for assassinating their King.

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Priscilla Pek said "Clever, clever, clever."
3 months ago
Katy Hulme replied saying "Thank you, Priscilla!"
3 months ago
Adam West said "Cleverly worded short that I won't spoil for others - look forward to more from you (and definitely longer, too, because your writing is good) - many thanks, Adam"
4 months ago
Katy Hulme replied saying "Thank you Adam! Greatly appreciate your comments and hope to have some longer pieces up soon."
4 months ago
Jay Leffew said "I was always intrigued by a category we used to have in a speech and drama festival down here in Kent, (sadly no longer running), entitled 'Mini saga' in 100 words or less. I've often wondered of it would be worth a go here, plus, perhaps using all the tiles of a Scrabble-set to produce something complete and understandable...? Very good indeed, thanks."
4 months ago
Katy Hulme replied saying "I was not a week ago visiting relatives in Kent! Beautiful place. A shame the festival is no longer running though. It was only last year that I was introduced to the 100 words or less genre and this was my first attempt at giving it a go. Glad you liked it and thanks for commenting Jay."
4 months ago
Diane Dickson Guest Editor said "Very short - very sharp and very good - well done - Diane"
4 months ago
Katy Hulme replied saying "Thanks very much for your kind words, Diane. Greatly appreciated!"
4 months ago

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