and the few survivors who couldn’t fight were lined up along with the civilians and shot or killed in ways to entertain the soldiers And dogs were trained to tear them to shreds and the ground became black with their soaked blood and over the next few days a carpet of butterflies gathered on top of it “It’s beautiful,” he said She didn’t pay attention. Was too busy removing golden teeth from a severed head she held in her lap. “Dammit, whoever made these implants did too good a job. I’ve to take ‘em with gums, alright. Look, my knife keeps slipping.” “Stab his eyes please,” he said “What? Why?” “Because he’s looking at us. I can’t stand it.” “Jeez, you’re such a pussy.” She quickly stabbed the blade into the head’s eyes one after the other. “Better?” “Whatever,” he said. “Just hurry up and pull those teeth.” “I’m trying. If I had better tools though…” He was silent for a long time and then he cleared his throat and said, “Hey, so… now that this shitty war is over… like, what are you gonna do with your life?” “I don’t know,” she said. “Get myself a few gold teeth as extra spoils and go back home. My mom wants me to marry this fat guy from the neighboring village. I probably will then I’ll shit him out a few kids and… well, grow old and die, I guess.” “What? Is that it? That’s all?” She looked at him with a grin. “Hey, don’t worry, you’re still getting some. Just wait until tonight, okay?” “Dammit, that’s not what the heck I meant. I meant… you know, there’s gotta be more to life than just… just getting married, making kids, and dying.” “Really? Well, what are you gonna do then?” “I’m… gonna write. About it all. The war and… everything.” “Write? Like, a book? A story?” “Yeah. It’s been my dream since before the war started. Now I’ve the experience to write about.” “Bullshit experience,” she said. “Who in the fuck d’you think will wanna read that? What’s the story gonna say? How you killed the enemy? Poisoned their wells? Raped their women and enslaved their children? Stuck twigs down the dick holes of prisoners and broke them inside for fun?” “Hey, I never did any of that.” “But you were there when the others did it. And did nothing to stop them. It counts as--” “Fuck! Okay, you’re right. Writing a book about this would be a terrible idea. Thanks.” “Shit, look, I got one. This is solid gold. Two more to go.” He sighed. “Listen…” “Yeah?” “About that marriage of yours…” “Yeah? What about it?” “Well, let’s just say… I mean, you know…” “Fuckin’ spit it out already!” “Don’t marry that fat guy from the neighboring village! Fuck, I said it.” “Oh? And marry you instead?” “Well…” “Y’know, the fat guy from the neighboring village is the son of a fairly rich butcher. Family business. And you… Your father’s the drunk who hung himself to avoid paying back his debts. You see the conflict here, I hope.” “So all you care about is money?” “Why wouldn’t I care about money? I want to live good, thank you very much. This is the real world, not some romantic story. Wake up. I gotta make the rational decision.” “I thought we had… something.” “Yeah, we fucked a few times cuz’ there was nothing better to do. And we’ll fuck again tonight, sure. But that don’t mean we’re lovers now. Look, you’re a nice guy. I’m sure you’ll find love back at home. You don’t need a bitch like me. I mean, if you think I’m not gonna screw other guys behind my husband’s back, you’re seriously trippin, boy. So think about it, that could’ve been you. Would you want that?” “No, I suppose not.” “Good. Well then, let’s get these teeth and go have some ale. It’s on me.” She stood and with her hand soiled with blood she reached out and pinched his cheek and stretched it to force a smile on his face. “C’mon, cheer up, damn you! We still have a life ahead of us. Let’s fuckin’ live it.” “Yeah… let’s.”
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And sometimes they have to be told how it really is. Good short.
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Thank you ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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Loved the title, loved the tale more. Loved the girl’s character even more!! Godspeed to you, my friend! Keep telling these tales (^_^)
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ʕっ• ᴥ • ʔっ That’s the plan. Thanks, Jay!
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Fantastic tale, Bogdan. Engaging conversation throughout.
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( ◕ᴗ◕)っ Thanks Carter!
I’m glad you liked the conversation. I was afraid it would take away from the wholesomeness of the atmosphere.
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At all. Your tales are astounding. Always looking out for them.
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( ノ^ ω ^)ノ゚
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A wonderful read and a touch of the brim to McCarthy. The dialogue flow here is ace.
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(/¯◡ ‿ ◡)/¯ Ah, yes, McCarthy is a Titan when it comes to this. Thank you, Nick! (•‿•)
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Awesome story… Yeah engaging convo, great work 😊🌹⭐
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ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ Thank you! Glad you liked it 🙂
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Reblogged this on Vijayagiri views.
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Great story, brings the grim to life.
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(っ◕‿◕)っ Thank you, Priscilla.
I love placing grim things in pretty spaces, and vice versa 🙂
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As real as it gets….loved it. 😊👏👏👏
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(◍•ᴗ•◍) Many thanks, Goutam!
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Clear characters with distinct personality and grit. Well written friend.
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Thank you!
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Very Macabre and Gruesome.
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(っ◕‿◕)っ Thanks 🙂
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Wow.
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( o˘◡˘o) Thanks!
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Awsome Poetry
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Thanks (・ω<)☆
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Wow…such a powerful write, dialog, description..I felt my pulse rising as I read on… When humans get to the point that pulling teeth out of a cadaver’s head is nothing more than a “lucky find” something to be done so blasely while carrying on this hopeless view of their own future…It’s these very real. but nightmarish scenes of human beings., losing their humanity, that really scare me! Really well and frighteningly written Bogdan!!
The title is a perfect, glaring, understatement!!
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(っ◕‿◕)っ Many thanks for reading, Karima!
I love both to read and write dark stuff 🙂
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Well….you’re very adept at it. as proven with this story!
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Wow! You can really write…
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*☆゚°˖* ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ
Thanks!
It’s what I aim to do in life. Hope I’ll make it one day 🙂
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You had me captured within the first few lines. Clever concept and well written. Thank you.
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I thank you for reading (´,,•ω•,,)♡
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Even though I read (and was dazzled by) the entire story, I found myself going back time and again to savor “…and over the next few days a carpet of butterflies gathered on top of it…” That particular imagery slays me and is a rich and potent counterpoint to what follows. Kind of magic, actually.
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Thank you, Rachel (^_^)
I imagined them as the kind of butterflies that drink blood
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Is that a real thing?
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Yes, there are butterflies that drink blood (◐‿◑)
Though that’s not to say that blood is the only thing they eat 🙂
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Heartless, yet filled with emotion in every way. Contrasting thoughts and feelings, biting reality. We’re all fighters, we’re all survivors, we’re all damaged in our own ways. Well conceived and written!
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Very well said, Terveen (=ఠ్ఠᆽఠ్ఠ=)ฅ
And thank you 🙂
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Bogdan,
I mean, isn’t ANYONE going to complain about such gruesome telling? Okay, I will.
And that’s why I couldn’t stop myself from reading on… all the way to the gruesome ending.
Please don’t write any more like this. And that’s why I signed on as a follower.
Ric d. Stark
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Hahah, I mean, the literary world is oversaturated with family friendly, sunshine and rainbows content.
I’d love to see a change of pace
*☆゚°˖* ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ
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My emphasis is on the “HaHa!” Like I said, I’m following you.
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I loved it!!!
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(∩ ^o^)⊃━ Thank you!
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Would love to follow you on Insta
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Awesome! Got a few poems there as well. You can access the profile by clicking the IG button below this post or by searching for my username
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Big thanks, and I’ll make sure to follow back 🙂
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Reading your poetry, Bogdan, can be liked pulling aside a heavy dark curtain and girding the loins before you look to see what’s underneath. But as every word in your poems counts there also has to be willingness to be open to other realities.
Gwen.
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I always thought curiosity had its rewards
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Thank you, Gwen!
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Thanks for taking time away from your writing to visit my blog!
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You’re welcome
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Christ, what a bad dream. good imaginative tale tho’. Seems Like I mighta read it awhile back/ seems familiar.Thought it was wild like “I coulldn’t have written that, jeez”. so I say Thanx. and keep on keeping on
gray
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(。・o・。)ノ Thanks for checking it out!
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” I’ll shit him out a few kids and… well, grow old and die, I guess.” – I like the phrasing.
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Thanks 😁
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You’re welcome 😄
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