Saturday, 11 June 2016

Terror Attack
Copyright - Douglas M. MacIlroy
                                                                            Photo prompt © Douglas M MacIlroy
‘They are just a bunch of ill-trained fanatics. They dare not attack us for then we will inflict on them a crippling punishment.’
But these were empty words; people in power were only concerned with their political battles. They were corrupt and complacent.
No one was prepared for the attack. People in power responded by promptly indulging in blame games; everyone was left to fend for himself
He covered his head with the first thing available; it was a poor protection from the poisonous gas. He ran in search of the kids. He found them huddled under the cushions.
He was scared to touch them.
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A post for FridayFictioneers on a picture prompt
Word count 105


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  1. Pat Hatt12 June 2016 at 01:08

    Sadly such things just give people in power something to talk about

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    1. i b arora12 June 2016 at 08:16

      for them only power and politics matter, thanks for stopping by

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  2. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields12 June 2016 at 03:54

    Dear Arora,

    Frightening situation.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. i b arora12 June 2016 at 08:17

      thanks, but these frightening situations are a dark reality at many places, thanks for the visit

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  3. Unknown12 June 2016 at 04:54

    You built up the panic well. I ended by being really scared for their safety. Good one.

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    1. i b arora12 June 2016 at 08:18

      perhaps the kids haven't survived the terror attack, thanks

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  4. Maniparna12 June 2016 at 16:19

    An interesting story based on the picture... :-)

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  5. P.S. Joshi12 June 2016 at 17:34

    Good story. Chemical warfare is insane. Those who lose loved ones never forget. Well done, I.B. ---- Suzanne

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    1. i b arora12 June 2016 at 19:37

      Thanks Suzanne, i read a report that ISIS may try to use a dirty bomb.

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  6. Nitin12 June 2016 at 19:27

    nice built up to this piece...

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  7. Indrani13 June 2016 at 11:26

    ood one narrated this time!

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  8. Rajesh13 June 2016 at 16:36

    Very well written.

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  9. Jae Rose13 June 2016 at 17:50

    Such a succinct and sobering match of image and word

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  10. Russell13 June 2016 at 18:35

    Complacency is such a dangerous thing. Whether it be dealing with an enemy or in a personal relationship.

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  11. csknotts13 June 2016 at 21:59

    Chilling. Just enough hints to allow the reader to supply their own horrors. Well done.

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  12. A Reading Writer14 June 2016 at 15:20

    oh woooow! what a suspense you have written!

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