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The Picture of Vova

For the "Immortality, Granted!" Unofficial Challenge

By Cristal S.Published 10 months ago • 1 min read
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Realization hit Putin like a fist in the face.

"Basil, you son of a bitch! I want my money back! You promised me immortality!" Putin yelled, pointing at the painting – his own head lying on the ground beside him.

"You are immortal," Basil said, calm as ever. "Just... in Hell. I warned you there's a price."

"You forgot to mention that I could still die! Did you lie to that Dorian guy the same way?"

"Leave Dorian out of it! I didn’t know what was happening then!"

"You still lied!"

"Every word was true!"

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This drabble was written in response to Lana V Lynx's unofficial challenge, "Immortality, Granted!"

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Cristal S.

I've noticed that when I follow the path I enjoy most, I often end up swimming upstream. So here I am, right in the middle of it – writing about it all and more. ♡

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    Written by Cristal S.