A Big Wall

by Stovohobo

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221 B.C.
Inner China

Qin Shi Huang shifted restlessly on the stiff bamboo bedmat, scowling at the bright full moon. It shone piercingly through the window, as an intruder would burst through a door.

A small spark of light snapped into existence a few feet away. Huang heaved a sigh through thick lips. These relentless visits.

“You again?” he mumbled in groggy Chinese.

“I’ve come to give you further instruction,” said the figure in the corner.

Huang pouted internally. Someone giving him orders.

“Yes, I am, and you will follow them,” the man growled. “In a short time, you will be called upon to conquer all the remaining opposing states in China, thereby unifying the entire country. After which, I’d like you to start a little project.”

”...A project?” Huang’s ears perked up. He could scent a benefit.

“Yes, a little building project. I want you to tear down all the smaller walls separating the feudal states…and make a new one.”

“A wall?” Huang snorted.

“Yes. A wall. A big wall.”

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. A Big Wall

    SKermitgorf's Buddy Icon SKermitgorf

    Posted 8 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    A great big wall?
    great story.

  2. A Big Wall

    Saint Chuck's Buddy Icon Saint Chuck

    Posted 8 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love it…now I know nothing about the history of the Great Wall of China, but if it’s anything as interesting as this story, I may have to do a bit of research.

  3. A Big Wall

    flute faerie's Buddy Icon flute faerie

    Posted 8 months ago

    Oooh, not just a wall, but a big wall. Everyone enjoys big walls = )

  4. A Big Wall

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 8 months ago

    Nice piece of historical fiction with an intriguing dynamic there. And it raises lots of questions, like a good ficlet should.
    LoA

  5. A Big Wall

    One Time, One Chance's Buddy Icon One Time, One Chance

    Posted 8 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    hahaaha. i second flute_faerie7’s comment.

  6. A Big Wall

    Violette Fleur's Buddy Icon Violette Fleur

    Posted 3 months ago

    i really like it =). im going to the Great Wall soon and i heard that’s it very big haha. nice job!

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