Anne Madagascar, the award-winning firefighter was being interviewed on a television Show,
“Was the fire at Peace Tower your last assignment?”
“Yes. I suffered second degree burns. I failed.”
“Would you elaborate on that?”
“I had reached a window and was about to jump in. Then, I saw that despicable face – the man who had ruined my career and life ……” Anne’s voice trailed off.
“But what did you do, Ms. Anne?”
“I stood there, seething in rage with tears in my eyes. Flames engulfed me…”
“And the man?”
“I never bothered to check back. He ruined me once again.”
(100 words)
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Reena, this is a great story! I can picture events as the fire played out with the firewoman. There aren’t very many firewomen today, but I’m glad they have the chance to prove we aren’t the weaker sex.
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Thank you, Nan! Most of us live out a personal myth – it could be Robin Hood, Noah or Helen of Troy. Maybe she had a personal fantasy about being a savior.
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Not even a good revenge… just a bad ending for all parties.. good job
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Thanks!
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So sad.
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Yes, sad is the mildest word we can use. Thanks for reading and commenting!
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Lovely story…I had chills down my spine…
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Thanks! The fire scenario sending chills? 🙂
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Goodness how tragic, a life written in an economy of words.
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Thank you, Susie!
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Great take on the prompt.
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Thanks a lot, Liz!
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Ghosts of the past are quite difficult to encounter and then overcome. Nicely done, Reena.
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Thanks, varad!
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Great take on the prompt. Well done.
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Thank you, Sandra!
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The hurt here is palpable. Well done.
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This too…. does not always pass. Thanks for the comment.
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Wow! That’s a chilling story, despite the flames!
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Thank you so much!
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Goodness, from one of your replies it sounds like you’ve written about a real person who you hate.
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I will leave that to the reader’s imagination. Thanks, Susan!
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Dramatic and heartbreaking. Nicely done Reena
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Thank you, Lynn!
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My pleasure Reena 🙂
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Wow. I wonder what he did to her?
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…as if she hadn’t suffered enough. A poignant piece indeed.
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Thank you, Keith!
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I wonder what happened to him or was he in her imagination?
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I wish the fire devoured him 🙂
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A lot said there in few words. Nicely done.
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Thanks a lot!
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