“What type
of power do you seek?”
“I dunno,
just power, I guess.”
“So, you
seek the power of chaos.”
“No. I seek the power to change things.”
“No. I seek the power to change things.”
“Oh, chaos
will do that.”
“I mean: I want people to do as I tell them.”
“I mean: I want people to do as I tell them.”
“And what
would you tell them to do?”
“Umm, stuff
… you know … Things I want doing.”
“What if
what you want is not in their best interests?”
“Look, are you gonna grant me the power or not?”
“You’re not very bright, are you? I will grant you the power of politics. You show aptitude.
“Look, are you gonna grant me the power or not?”
“You’re not very bright, are you? I will grant you the power of politics. You show aptitude.
Very good use of dialogue in this piece. That last line, "grant you the power of politics" is very apropos to the presidential campaigning that is ongoing in the U.S. Glad to have you join the Challenge. Hope to see you back soon.
ReplyDelete(A link back to the prompt post would be appreciated. Then your readers can find the other 100 Word stories.)
Thanks Tara. These are good fun. The link is there, it is just a bit feint. I will make sur it is more prominent on the next one. :)
DeleteLet's see how he does with *that* power!
ReplyDeleteHaha. I think we all know how it will pan out. :)
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