Originally written and posted in August, it seemed a good idea to reblog it now that it’s more appropriate for the time of year. Happy New Year everyone and all the best for 2017.
She glanced at her watch again, then out the window at the black sky. From the street below they could hear the crowd counting down.
The man tried to shout through the tape over his mouth, jerking his body on the chair he was tied to.
3…2…1… Midnight struck. The first firework soared into the sky from the castle overlooking the city. As the first bang filled the air, she shot him. The noise from the gun was lost amidst the fireworks.
She sat at the window and watched the rest of the display. One less bomb-maker in the world. Not a bad way to start the new year.
© Vijaya Sundaram
Written as part of the Friday Fictioneers challenge hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields (more details HERE). The idea is to write a short story of 100 words based on the photo prompt (above, thanks to Vijaya for the photo).
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Iain Kelly 
Happy New Year!
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And to you, hope 2017 is a good one for you 🙂
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Thanks. 🙂
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I remember thinking this was fabulous. Glad you reposted. Happy New Year . Will get you some questions this week.
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Happy New Year and thanks. Look forward to the questions 🙂
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Will get onto them. just wading the email mountain…been wading it all week. then there’s the edits. Am wading them too….. But will be back in gear tomorrow
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Happy new year.
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🙂
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