This post is written for Friday Fictioneers. The challenge is to write a complete story with a beginning, middle and end in 100 words or less. My story follows the picture prompt below.
The weather was dreary. She felt the helpfulness flow over her. Her brother and father were in another line just a few feet away. She quickly glanced over. Their heads were bowed as they marched toward the gray concrete building. It would be the last time she saw them.
Her line slugged forward. No words were spoken. It had only been two hours since she was booted from the train. The train that was so crowded that when they opened the door some prisoners were expelled involuntary.
Years later she would tell a spellbound audience, “We got the water.”
See around minute 6:30
Oh Danny Boy! 
Extremely moving story, especially after watching the video.
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Nicely told with the horrors hiding just beneath the subtlety. It nearly innocuous feeling adds to your story’s horrors.
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This is one of. your best, Danny. I watched the video, as well. So powerful.
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Thanks for the nice comment.
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I think the strength of this piece is if you didn’t know the story, it wouldn’t make sense. What is this grey building? Why was the train so full? Water instead of what? But in the cultural context, the story just keeps on hitting and hitting. A fitting way to mark the day.
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Appreciate your comments!!!
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Dear Danny,
May we never forget.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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And hopefully never repeat.
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Unimaginable, unforgettable. A timely reminder Danny.
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Many thanks Keith.
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Heartbreaking and a fitting memorial.
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A sad reminder of a terrible time. Poland was the land of hell at that time.
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Thank goodness some survived to tell the world of the horrors, so that we would not forget.
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And never repeat!!!
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The horror! If not for the survivor’s stories, the Shoah would be forgotten like so many horrors the world has committed.
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So true!
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Never for get. So never again.
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Fascinating and heartbreaking. Well done, Danny.
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Thanks Lois!
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What an interesting take on this grim theme
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Recently had a gentleman share his experience on the subject here in our little community.
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A fitting story to mark the day Danny.
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