Her story...

She sat there motionless, almost catatonic. Not knowing what to think.

Life had not been easy for her. She struggled for everything she had achieved in her life. Sacrifice should have been her middle name. She was not a martyr. Oh no. She would not accept handouts or pity. If she was going to make it in this world it was going to be on her terms. She never wanted to be beholden to anyone. Life was full of choices, she knew it. She had made choices. Some good, some not so good and some down right awful. But they were her choices. One of her choices which she regrets to this day, was giving up the love of her life.
He was offering her security, a home and a life of leisure. This was not in the cards for her. Not now anyways. Or so she thought. She couldn't see herself settling down, not now, not after all she had worked for. Love was just one more of the sacrifices she made.

As she sat there contemplating what had just transpired, she couldn't help but wondered how could this have happened? She knew that in her climb to the top she had to turn a blind eye to some of the goings on. She knew that there were people out there that just wanted to see her fail. They were just waiting for the opportunity to make their move. She didn't want to believe it. She didn't want to believe that mankind could be so cruel.

However, today, she saw the dark side of mankind. She realized that yes mankind could truly be that cruel. She knew that things would never be the same. Then without warning, just as if she had been struck by a lightening, it dawned on her. She had become what she feared the most, "an innocent victim of a lie told in silence."


That is my short story. Now pour youself another cup of java,put your feet up and read on. Below are more short stories by fellow bloggers all using the same ending. Happy reading everyone! Enjoy your day!


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