In a previous post, we discussed the power of brevity in six-word short fiction stories.
I had no idea that such a short time later, I would be so moved with this - one that, unfortunately, is all too real :
"Patay Na Si Mommy At Daddy."
From here.
that is one thing i do not want to read.
ReplyDeleteAll fictions pale in the harsh light of reality.
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DeleteSome are not even in 6 words. Like this one from a piece of paper I saw: "Wala na silang lahat."
ReplyDeleteNo fancy words are needed to communicate true horror and tragedy.
DeleteBorrowed your entry to pen another story.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to it, Joms.
DeleteThis is too sad.. I hope this isnt real though its just too sad to think about. ;(
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, Simon, if you click to the link, you will find that it is all too real.
Deletebetter be brief and blunt. No sugar could ever coat such grief.
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