The Vision
An oracle came to young Jeremy in a dream.
“Your family will rise above all others,” the oracle told Jeremy. “You will be like fruits on a great tree.”
Jeremy told his mother about his dream. She scolded him and warned him not to tell anyone else, for they lived in a community that did not tolerate believers.
At school, Jeremy told his best friend about his wonderful dream.
That night, an angry mob dragged Jeremy and his family out of their house and strung them up by their necks from the great tree in the town square.
Great stuff, short and powerful.
Comment by BrianBarnett — April 9, 2009 @ 9:19 pm
Excellent story, Bob. In true spirit of “micro-fiction” you pack a lot of information in a small space.
I’m new here, but am going to read back on your earlier stories!
Comment by Alan W. Davidson — April 10, 2009 @ 1:58 pm
Well, the oracle didn’t lie…
Great story!
Comment by gsriley — April 10, 2009 @ 4:33 pm
I liked this!
Comment by Adrian Ludens — May 15, 2009 @ 9:04 am