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An experimental collection of exactly 100 words (mostly)

#1091595 added June 16, 2025 at 7:54am
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Freedom
That morning she shuffled, shackled as usual, seeking sunshine in the overcrowded courtyard. Elbowing past several other prisoners, she sank into a bench, staring through chain-link fencing at wastelands beyond.

A blackbird fluttered up to rest on the barbed wire fringe. She tensed, watching the rarity. It tipped its head back, warbling out a few sparkling notes. Then it lifted a wing, preening feathers with its beak.

It turned, examining her with one eye. She remained still. It spread its wings, flashing red spots, taking off.

โ€œFly free,โ€ she whispered. The blackbird faded into distant blue-gray horizon. Its memory lingered.


Words: 100.
Written for Rachel's Beatles Challenge.
Chosen song: Blackbird


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