Blimey, a week has passed and already we’re close to Armageddon, who’d have thought? Thank God for Rochelle and the rest of you lot for providing a safe haven in a tiny corner of the internet. Cheers to Anna Higa too who provided the shot.
So in this bloody situation I’ll say flippantly,
On My Marks…
Get Set…
GO!!!
(As I always have)
“Sir, everything looks peaceful here Sir”
“There’s a man in a tie-dye T-shirt with a weapon, theres an incendiary device next to him. TAKE HIM OUT”
“Sir, he looks like a street entertainer… copy…”
“KILL HIM. Sergei; you know there could be consequences…”
“But Sir, he’s about to make some balloon animals… Sir”
“If you don’t kill him, things could be bad for you”
“sir, yes, sir”
Totally alone. Pointing the gun, from across the piazza Sergei squinted through the sights, salty sweat blurring his vision, and beading on the eyepiece.
Sergei squeezed the trigger…. the man’s head exploded
A story about Russian advances through Europe with soldiers unable to refuse orders. It’s a shitty time for sure, and for the first time its only 99 words. Whatever that means.
The Count Of North Clifton 
Your post captures the idea that war equates loss – one less word, many lost lives.
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That’s the idea, there’s work, there’s family and there’s war unfortunately at the moment.
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Very topical story
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And, just maybe, if Sergei has to do this too many times, he’ll say no
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Sergei, like all of us, wondering, behind the horror of it all, what exactly the point of it is. What is it trying to achieve, other than satisfying mad Putin?
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So many times, even in recent history, this story has played out. Sad, but well told.
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Well done, I can’t stand the squeaking sound when they make ballon animals. My nerves screech in unison.
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sadly, like a good soldier, he had to follow orders right or wrong. 😦
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I hope he never gets used to it and continues to resist – enough to finally say no.
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A sad and horrifying time. How many Sergeis are there, just following orders? Will some of them eventually say ‘no?’ Thought provoking and timely story.
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Dear Shrawley,
Horrifying story. Timely. May it end soon.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle, it’s a real shambles
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I would never make it in the military or in prison. Let’s hope I’m never put to the test. The madman needs his head taken off, and the sooner the better.
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