It’s Friday Fictioneers time! The challenge is to write 100 words based on a weekly photo prompt chosen by our host Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Check out her blog for more information by clicking here. Thank you to all who take the time to read, like or comment.
PHOTO PROMPT © Jan Wayne Fields
One Word
The tree braced against the wind, emitting a creak which sounded more like a shriek.
“Pleeeaaaase.”
The sound startled me. It was so raw: full of pain and desperation.
I studied the tree: bark forever scarred by the initials of multiple lovesick teenagers, long since separated; one limb irreparably damaged by the careless placement of a camp fire; and now I was attempting to add the final insult.
I removed the noose from my neck and climbed down.
I met my best friend at my lowest point. He has only ever said one word to me.
It was enough.
Thomas Charles Henry 
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