And the words:
“Sometimes, it’s not your secret to tell.” ― Stephenie Meyer, New Moon
This story was written for the 50 Word Thursday Challenge. Click on the link below to take part, you have until Wednesday to post your own story.
https://debbiewhittam.wordpress.com/2020/06/12/50-word-thursday-76/
I grew up on the coast but it wasn’t a popular stretch of beach, the weather was far too changeable. The waves were too rough for swimming. Sometimes a group of surfers would come and use the beach, but mostly it was just dog walkers who trod that lonely stretch of sand.
It was commonly said that the beach was haunted. Everyone in that part of the world knew the tale of a woman found strangled on the beach but how her ghost still walked the shore on quiet nights calling out the name of her lover. It had been nearly a hundred years ago, but still, that legend haunted me. I felt some strange connection to the story, possibly because the name the people heard her call out was the same name given to me at birth, Lawrence.
It was my Uncle who gave me the opportunity to explore the past. He was a mad scientist who had discovered the secret of time travel, although you could only go backward through time never forward.
Sending me back to find out what had happened to that woman murdered on the beach had seemed the only way to stop thinking about it.
However, I found out more than I could cope with.
I could never share what I had discovered, sometimes it’s not your secret to tell, but it had been my fault. It was me who was responsible for that woman’s death and why her ghost called out my name.
[250 Words]
I have also included the following word prompts:
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2020/06/12/backward-2/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2020/06/12/rdp-friday-uncle/
Great writing Kristian. The mystery remains a mystery.
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Thank you 🙂 Yes, I wanted to leave the details to the imagination, also its hard to go into detail in 250 words 😉
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You’re welcome. I know. I am trying to write for the same prompt.
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It’s a great challenge 🙂
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Definitely!
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Hey Kristian….
Did you see the message I sent you through your contacts page???
If not, could you please send me a message at crushedcaramel@gmail.com
I have an email to send you ❤
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Hey Mel, No I didn’t see your message, sorry. I’ll send an e-mail to you 🙂
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Thank you ❤
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Ooooo, spooky!
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Haha, Thanks 🙂 Glad you liked it.
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That was a great story, Kristian! Suspenseful …with a great ending! 💙
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Oh, bless you, Thanks, Patty. Lovely to hear from you. 🙂
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OH WOWZA, this is FABULOUS!!!
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Fantastic, thank you very much, I’m really glad you liked it 🙂
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You’re SO welcome 😉
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What a great big tease you are!😜 Now, I really want to know the whole story. Fabulous Kristian!👏
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Haha, Thanks Angie 🙂 I like to leave the audience wanting more 😉
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That was great Kristian, I’d never have thought of travelling in that direction. Perfect use of the prompts.
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Thanks Deb. Glad you liked it 🙂
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Nicely done good sir 🙂
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Well, Thank you very much, my friend. Glad you liked it. I take it that you are getting ready to do one of your amazing multiple prompt stories or poems? I look forward to it. 🙂
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I wish l could my friend and if l have the time l will, but l love words and they were indeed good words that needed liking – l especially loved the word obliterate 🙂
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