A Tyrant’s Demise

His face contorted in fury. Nose to nose they glared.

‘How dare you question my authority.’ he roared.

No one spoke

‘Your place is here beside your father.’

‘Never,’ the son declared. ‘I will not be a party to your cruel tyrannical ways Father.’

‘You call me a tyrant?’ The father raged.

Defiantly the son turned. Behind him came the scrape of a sword leaving its scabbard.

In one fluid movement the son pirouetted. His own sword lightning fast as it slashed. A moments regret washed over him as he watched his father’s lifeblood seep upon the floor.

Virginia Miranda

Virginia has entered a number of competitions including, Raspberry & Vine, Tom Howard and the ‘One Book Many Brisbane’s’ for which her works were highly commended on a number of occasions.

Published works in the Brisbane State High School Year book, Brisbane Courier Mail, ‘Me’ magazine, Albert & Logan News, Sea Spray, and the Official Journal of the Air Sea Rescue Association of Qld.

In 2016 Virginia published her first book, Flash Fiction Volume 1. Her eagerly awaited second book, Flash Fiction Volume 2, was published in late 2017.

Virginia is currently a member of Northern Rivers Writers’ Centre, The Brisbane Writers Centre, The Society of Women Writers, The Fellowship of Australian Writers Qld and a The Alliance of Independent Authors.

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    • Hayley on May 16, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    Lightning or lightening?

    1. Virginia Miranda

      Yes you are correct I will fix. Thank you

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