It was a beautiful yet tragic day.
One year since Mel last stood on this launch, ready for their planned sail around the world. But her husband didn't show.
Mel felt a tear stain her cheek as a comforting arm draped across her shoulder. Her lifelong friend Jane had accompanied her and would help negotiate the sale of the boat.
Gazing over the calm ocean waves, Mel wondered aloud if Brian would ever return.
She felt a cold chill run down her spine as Jane softly kissed her neck and whispered, “don’t worry, I tied the anchor tight.”
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Cathy holmes
Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.
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Comments (23)
ooooh shizz! nice little twist! Love it!
Well, didn’t see that coming! Nice one!
like it
Ooooh, so that's what happened! Deliciously wicked, well done!
I always like a surprise ending story 👍
Ooooooo. Slick and viscious! Nicely done. ❤️
Love the finality
macabre - dark fun!
WOW! very well done!
Oh damn, that took a turn fast!! Well done on the twist, my friend. That was a thrill to read :)
Yikes! Murder!
I've hears there are lots of fish in the sea, I didn't realize what they meant until now...lol
ooh that last line! Great entry !
Oooo, I like Jane! Fantastic story!
Hehe, he sleeps with da fishes! Or does he... Great stuff Cathy, good luck with the micro-fiction challenge!
Hmmmm, so many ways this could go. Intriguing, to say the least.
'Aweigh' ~ Indeed! Sailor, Jay
Nice twist, love it!
OMG!!! Wow!!! Well done!!!
I had a feeling he was dead 💀 haha another great story Cathy
Oh, man! That is chilling! Well done, my friend!
Woah - that twist! 👏 well done!
Love it! What a great twist!