She hated them. All of them!
They hid behind their masks, worn as a disguise.
She knew what they had in mind. They couldn’t fool her.
With each spasm, an electrical jolt ran through her body.
How much more could she endure?
Aching, throbbing, electrifying pains on every inch of her skin.
She screamed. Her screams meant nothing. They only helped encourage their wretched abuse.
The glint from their eyes, above their masks, along with encouraging words meant nothing to her during these agonizing bloody moments.
When she thought she could endure no more, “A son,” they said.
2019©Isadora DeLaVega
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Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100 Words
Photo Prompt©DaleRogerson
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July 23, 2019 at 5:02 am
Phew!
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July 17, 2019 at 2:56 am
Yes, this pain is just the beginning. Nice post and nice use of the prompt.
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July 18, 2019 at 3:56 pm
You are very right, Abhijit. Childbirth is just the beginning. Thank you for your very nice comment.
Isadora 😎
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July 16, 2019 at 8:50 am
Relief at the end, I must ay. You had me going there.
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July 16, 2019 at 2:41 pm
An experience I’m sure many woman can identify with. Glad you enjoyed my story. Thank you for visiting and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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July 15, 2019 at 7:36 pm
Whoa, that was completely unexpected! My thoughts went down a dark and sinister road, and ended up… somewhere else. Cleverly constructed tale, Isadora.
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July 16, 2019 at 2:50 pm
When I read it back after reading it I had a sinister feeling too. Perhaps, there’s another tale in there. Gracias por visitar …. y … commentar.
Isadora 😎
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July 16, 2019 at 6:47 pm
Maybe there is another story lurking in there.
De nada. 🙂
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July 16, 2019 at 7:37 pm
👍🏻😎
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July 14, 2019 at 1:47 pm
Brilliantly done, Isadora! Took me a second read as I was so not expecting that!
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July 15, 2019 at 5:50 pm
Glad you enjoyed my take, Dale. I wanted tog o in a different direction than the obvious. I suppose I went too deep. : ) Thanks, Isadora 😎
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July 15, 2019 at 6:09 pm
No. It was perfect.
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July 14, 2019 at 6:35 am
What a surprise ending! As I re-read it I saw how cleverly worded your story was.
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July 15, 2019 at 5:52 pm
I was trying to avoid a story on the obvious. Glad you thought it needed rereading. I suppose I did my job well. Thanks…
Isadora 😎
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July 15, 2019 at 7:52 pm
Yes you did a great job of word/story weaving, Isadora 🙂
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July 16, 2019 at 2:48 pm
👍🏻 😎
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July 14, 2019 at 2:05 am
Hi Isadora … Well done as you had me fooled!
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July 16, 2019 at 2:51 pm
Aahhh … aFrank, I didn’t think anyone could do that. High praise from you … Thank you!!!
Isadora 😎
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July 14, 2019 at 2:03 am
The ending fooled me! Well done … and Hi, Isadora.
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July 13, 2019 at 11:20 pm
That was some twist!
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July 15, 2019 at 5:53 pm
Glad you thought so, Lisa. I enjoy having a twist in my 100 words stories. They’re so short sometimes I like to have an impact at the end. Thanks for commenting and visiting.
Isadora 😎
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July 13, 2019 at 6:15 pm
I didn’t see that coming. What a twist, very well done.
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July 16, 2019 at 2:54 pm
Glad you enjoyed where I took the prompt this week. It was a difficult image. I’m pleased with all the positive comments. Thank you for yours and for visiting.
Isadora 😎
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July 13, 2019 at 12:28 pm
A good story with great description, Isadora. I was so numb I didn’t feel a thing–until later. The doctor could have probably used my help with my son. Although, my husband was there giving instructions. 🙂 — Suzanne
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July 15, 2019 at 6:32 pm
LOL … I hope your husband studied up on the subject. I was awake for all 3. Now, I wish I had been knocked out. LOL I wanted to whole experience of it all. What was I thinking??? Thanks, Suzanne, for stopping by and sharing your experiences. Have a superb week … Isadora 😎
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July 13, 2019 at 12:27 pm
A good story with great description, Isadora. I was so numb I didn’t feel a thing–until later. The doctor could have probably used my help with my son. My husband was there giving instructions
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July 13, 2019 at 12:30 pm
I don’t know that duplicate happened. Sorry about that. 😦 — Suzanne
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July 16, 2019 at 2:57 pm
Computers wometimes do their own thing … LOL
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July 13, 2019 at 9:23 am
There are many pains that are endured for the procreation and upbringing of our children Do they understand?
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July 15, 2019 at 6:35 pm
Mmmm … I think sometimes they do not. It’s sad to think that things have changed so far into the future that things like parental sacrifices aren’t given a second thought. Change isn’t always for the better. Thanks for stopping by, James, and commenting. Have a super week … Isadora 😎
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July 13, 2019 at 12:19 am
Querida Isadora,
¿Cómo se dice en español, ‘WOW’? You must’ve spent your time away from FF recharging your batteries. 😉 Such a great misdirect. I thought perhaps it was someone undergoing electric shock. Wonderfully written.
Abrazos y shalom,
Rochelle
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July 15, 2019 at 6:48 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Gracias, mi amiga por sus buenas palabras.
Me siento seimpre con poco tiempo para lo que quiero hacer. Quizas, mi tiempo esta volviendo … hay ‘La Vida’.
Isadora 😎
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July 12, 2019 at 9:01 pm
Captured the pain very well!
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July 15, 2019 at 6:49 pm
A little experience helps in that area.
Thanks, lain, for commenting. Have a super week … Isadora 😎
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July 12, 2019 at 8:57 pm
Had me right to the end Isadora 🙂
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July 16, 2019 at 3:01 pm
I’m pleased you were captivated enough to hang in until the end. Thanks so much …
Isadora 😎
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July 12, 2019 at 8:29 pm
Interesting ending, that one. Great story. I wasn’t picturing labor and delivery at all.
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July 16, 2019 at 3:01 pm
Aahhh … so happy to know that the mystery lingered until the end. Thank you, Bearmkwa, for visiting and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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July 12, 2019 at 7:58 pm
Oh my goodness, I wasn’t expecting that ending! Thanks for surprising me. 🙂
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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July 16, 2019 at 3:00 pm
Your very welcome … thank you for enjoying my story and leaving a comment, Susan. Have a good week … Isadora 😎
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July 12, 2019 at 3:53 pm
Great story, Isadora. You gave your piece the sort of twist that I like most, because you left enough clues for us to realise the truth, but directed our thoughts so that we overlooked it. The masks should have given the game away, but they didn’t! Kudos!
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July 15, 2019 at 6:55 pm
Thanks, Penny. When I read the story,after I wrote it, I thought it could be a good story about rape too. I don’t know what I was thinking or where I was going. I just let my fingers roam the keyboard. Glad you enjoyed it … have a wonderful week.
Isadora 😎
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July 12, 2019 at 2:22 pm
Nice twist, Isadora
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July 12, 2019 at 2:25 pm
I appreciate that thought, Neil. Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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July 12, 2019 at 2:01 pm
Ha. Yep. Just like that, Isadora. Nicely done.
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July 12, 2019 at 2:22 pm
Oh, the thoughts that grow through the mind at that moment. Glad you enjoyed, JoHawk. Have a great weekend …
Isadora 😎
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July 12, 2019 at 1:50 pm
Isadora, you fooled me witth this clever write. Great response to the prompt.
Have a beautiful and inspiring weekend.
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July 12, 2019 at 2:25 pm
Thanks, Drew. I had to think about this one quite a bit. The photo wasn’t speaking anything but tech stuff. I didn’t want to go there. Glad it turned out the way it did. It was a surprise for me too. LOL
May your weekend be filled with peaceful bliss …
Isadora 😎
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July 12, 2019 at 2:26 pm
Thank you
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