The cleric stood atop the dais, speaking softly to the assembled circling the alter.
“Tonight!,” he exclaimed. Fire erupted from torches bathing the assembled in fierce heat. They pulled away, then leaned in as soft words accompanied the flames dwindling. “Go forth. What has been taken will be reclaimed.”
“Yes,” they shouted. “Yes, we will reclaim!”
“Bring fire upon the unbelievers. Rise up, strong and fierce,” he elongated fierce, accenting it with another gout of flame.
With destruction in their hearts, they poured from the assembly.
The cleric, his work done, retired atop the tower to watch the world burn.
WC: 100
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that happened, many a time.
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Sad but true.
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So much destruction has been unleashed in the name of righteousness
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Even good things can be used for evil if twisted around enough.
Thanks for reading Neil!
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In many ways this is disturbing, the sort of hell and damnation kind that plaques the world today. However, you have managed to raise the emotions with just a few words, so fine writing.
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Thanks James! I was afraid that I’d lose too much in the editing down to 100, but I’m happy to hear that the story survived all those cuts!
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Do not pay attention to the man behind the curtain. Sadly, there are too many madmen behind the curtains.
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Thanks Stu! We should start a petition to ban those blasted curtains!
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Words can be a powerful weapon, especially in the wrong hands.
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The most powerful, I think.
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So many underestimate the power that is in words, and lies, and extremist beliefs. You wrote a great story that unfortunately has seeds of reality in it.
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Thanks Jade! I wish the story was all fantasy, but you’re right, the seed is there.
Thanks for reading!
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Incredibly powerful & often so true.
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The power of words can cause destruction – we see it in our world today. Dark story – nicely done.
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Thanks Susan! I’m glad you liked it!
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And so it goes… the blind following a horrid leader, spewing hate…
Well done, Russel.
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It happens all too often. Thanks for stopping by Dale!
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Language can be a powerful and terrifying weapon in a charismatic mouth.
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Oh for sure! Thanks Jilly!
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In my work, we talk about secondary gains. In other words, what does the person gain that makes it worth his continuing his bad behavior. I think this question is applicable here. Excellent writing.
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Absolutely! People are normally looking to gain in one way or another.
Thanks for reading! I’m glad you liked it.
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