Excellent Miscarriage Justice by Terry Reilly 100 Word Dash writing prompt entry Artwork by Renate-Bertodi at FanArtReview.com

Warning: The author has noted that this contains the highest level of violence. Joseph watched the confessional box. The light came on above the curtain.The middle-aged man shuffled forwards, checking the name beneath the glow. Fr. Burns. Yes. Joseph entered, knelt. "Confess, sinner" from behind the canvas screen. "It's your sins I confront" wept Joseph, hyperventilating. "You repeatedly sodomized my son. He requires indefinite Psychiatric care." Silence. "The Law admonished you. Your Order protected you. I claim righteous retribution." Wielding the carving knife, Joseph lunged at the shadow behind the fragile screen. The young face, exposed, screamed and gushed blood. A trainee priest! "Father Burns, help me!" Despairing, Joseph fell upon his knife. Writing Prompt Let's take flash fiction to the extreme. Can you tell a complete story with just 100 words. If so this is your opportunity to shine. Author Notes Vengeful wrath belongs to God alone.

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