Deception In His Voice | ZapFic50 Friday #41 | (8/12/22) - Prompt: tone

In this Week 41 of the ZAPFic50 Friday, the prompt "tone" reminds me of my mother when she wanted to convey a certain message to me. I could hear the pleasure or displeasure in her voice. Also, how forceful she delivered the message meant I understood the meaning behind her words. I hope my story conveys the sentiment of the message.

Below is my story:

A trial run our leader assured us. Ellison pulled back his cloak, exposing the code. Before I could deliver the agreed-upon coins to the guard's outstretched hand, a familiar voice hidden away whose tone rang "betrayal" yelled out.

Moments later, sirens screeched. Soldiers advanced toward our vehicle.

Devastated, we prayed.

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@felt.buzz and the Freewriters Community bring you a new microfiction format. This ZapFic50 Friday challenge tests our ability to construct as near complete a story as we can using only 50 words. The challenge starts on Fridays. It's a great writing opportunity over the weekend using various prompts as your guide.

I leave below my wordcounter screenshot showing the 50-word count for my #41 ZapFic50 Friday story:

If you'd like to participate, check out this week's official ZapFic50 Friday post: Can you see the WEEKEND? It's right here, just behind #ZapFic50Friday! Write me a story in precisely 50 words!:

RULES:

• Post to the Freewriters Community.

• Use #freewritehouse and #zapfic tags.

• Please use a word/character counter (if you search for word counter on the internet or in your phone's app store you will get a big choice!) wordcounter.net and include a screenshot. This makes it easier for you and @feltbuzz!

• Use the prompt provided as you see fit (use your imagination)

• You have the weekend (until Sunday 23h59 GMT) to write a story in precisely 50 words (no more, no less than 50!) using the prompt given.

• Try to tell a complete story if you can!

• The story should be precisely 50 words long (use a word counter to check!).

Thanks,
@justclickindiva

Happy rest of the week everyone with whatever your endeavors.

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