“Five years ago that coffee bar was a liquor store. Do you see the stairs Jeff?”
“Yeah, I see ‘em.”
“There is a tiny closet under the staircase, not tall enough to stand in, but it does have a door.”
“That’s where you lived?” Unaware of his own facial ticks and twitching, Jeff’s question met silence. “I can’t believe it man, how did you do it? How did you get out of this neighborhood?”
“The night of the liquor store holdup, when I was shot. Peace passed through me, from that point on it was one day at a time.”
100 words
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Friday Fictioneers is a compilation of writers from around the world who gather online weekly, guided by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. The challenge? To write a story in 100 words or less based on a new photo prompt. Click HERE to read more stories in an online flash fiction anthology by the Friday Fictioneers. This weeks PHOTO PROMPT is from © Sandra Crook
Living In Eternity 
It’s amazing how we can find peace in turmoil. 🙂
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Thanks for reading Chain Breaker. I appreciate it.
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First of all that room under the staircase is a bit like Harry Potter… probably better to be sent to Hogwarts than to be shot… but both lead to some freedom.
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Dear Dan,
I believe it often takes a crisis to show us what we’re made of. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It’s amazing what frees us–probably because it gives us unexpected perspective. Interesting take on the prompt!
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That’s much better, Dan. It’s clear and has some punch. Your response to constructive criticism proves that you want to improve as a writer. That’s great!
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Thanks Penny. I appreciate you rereading Chain Breaker.
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Wow. Yeah, that’ll do it. Well written.
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Thanks for taking the time and reading Chain Breaker. I appreciate the comment. 🙂
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