The Silent Killer
Vocal Community Microfiction Series - Serve
Stanley Troutman followed the boy into the jungle.
It had taken him longer than expected to win the villagers' trust. Sure they were happy to see him. The Americans were fighting the Japanese, after all. But it was only now that they agreed to take him to Captain Fernandez.
Stanley was curious. What kind of man earned the nickname "Silent Killer?"
Suddenly, the boy stopped. Men armed with bolos emerged from the jungle.
"I'm here to speak with Captain Fernandez," Stanley said.
The men parted.
A prim, bespeckled woman stepped forward.
"Then speak."
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Excellent twist! Very well written!
WOW great story
Damn! I got chills, this is amazing! 😍
This is fascinating. Thanks for the history lesson. Well done.
I heard personal stories how the Japanese would take Pilipino men in a church and kill them , my grandmother used to play the piano for them so they won’t kill them .
I did not know you are from the Philippines
Damnnnnn, that gave me goosebumps! Super powerful! I've never heard of her before.
I had never heard of her. Thanks for sharing.
I really feel this deserved the recognition of a Top Story above a.... well... a poo joke!
love it, love it, love it
Incredible story💖
I felt that little tingle of "I know this story" at the first line. Really well done, Loryne!