Another go at an r/fantasywriters Microfiction Challenge. The prompt this time was “Hot” (50 word limit).
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She takes the living fire in her gloved hands and swallows it whole, savouring the pain as it scalds her throat.
The Eternal Flame will soon be hers to command.
She shudders as it dances an agonising jig in her stomach. Her life is now shortened… but vengeance is ensured.
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I managed to do a serious one this time! I feel like the concept has some merit, so I may turn it into a short story or more at some point.
EDIT: Got another reddit award! I’m glad to be able to share snippets of writing with people and have it be appreciated, so thanks, anonymous stranger!
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