The Coward

The burden of expectations takes its toll on a young woman's life. Story in 55 words.

Looking at her results, Sarah experienced a calm she had not felt in a long time. At last, her future was clear.

When her parents discovered her dead body in a pool of blood, rigor mortis had already set in. She had slashed both her wrists.

“FAILS,” declared the mark sheet pinned to her chest.