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Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Justice Delayed

When I saw that cheat enjoying himself in the resort, I was livid.

Such unethical people mustn’t do what they do.

He had to be taught a lesson. 

Photo Prompt- Brenda Cox

He had copied all my work and gained undue credit and awards.

He maligned my name and reputation, and appropriated my creations, claiming them to be his own ideas! 

His hired goons tortured me till I was dead...

But, my wounds were still raw & memories fresh.


A giant tree came crashing on him.

He was declared dead on-the-spot.

I’m the ghost who can do much more than just walk or think...


100 words story for Friday Fictioneers.

Have you met cheats and plagiarists in your life? How did you deal with them?

13 comments:

  1. Dear Anita,

    He had it coming. Poetic justice.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  2. Plagiarism rarely pays off! Excellent, Anita.

    Here's mine!

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  3. Karma... even from the after life!

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  4. Wonderful post mortem revenge story. Well done, Anita!

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  5. How dreadful to be trapped in a spectral body with such a burden of hatred. Carrying vengeful thoughts hurts us more than the person we hate, however well-founded our anger may be.

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  6. Yes, he had it coming. Scary story, nevertheless!

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  7. I love your sweet tale of revenge!

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  8. Interesting story of revenge!

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  9. As JR (John Ross) said "revenge is the single most satisfying feeling in the world."

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  10. that's singularly serious revenge. Nicely told

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  11. Sounds ;ike he got his revenge. Great take!

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