The Goodbye by JanG

Summary:

A series of drabbles that form a story. This started as a response to a challenge then took on a life of its own. A drabble is exactly 100 words without title or author's notes.

Original characters, original fiction. Not connected to any fandom.

Categories: Original Stories Characters: None
Genres: Angst
Warnings: Mature themes
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 16 Completed: Yes Word count: 1592 Read: 148243 Published: 30/01/09 Updated: 10/02/09

Retreat by JanG

Retreat

I awoke with the dawn, hope burgeoning in my breast; I was alive. I’d dreamed of her cradling me in her arms as I slept.

I dragged my aching body through the still deserted streets and alleyways. Every agonizing step took me closer to home. Resting from time to time to gather my wits and catch my breath, I calculated I would reach our front lines before mid-morning, if they had advanced as much as I hoped.

I started to hear sporadic gunfire and took cover. I didn’t need to be brought down by friendly fire so close to safety.

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