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Final Decision

This raised a number of questions. What could such a thought mean? From whence did it come? Was Lupita the world? To whom does this gun belong? Why had it gotten so quiet? Where’s the nobility in surrender?

“Lupita,” I cried from behind the insistent weapon, “This is all kind of freaking me out! I do investment banking at a brokerage firm. What’s going on here?”

She shrugged and swallowed hard. Some distant part of my brain recognized the discomfort of her situation at the business end of a pistol from Hell. How I knew it was from Hell escapes me, but it seemed to fit.

“Danny, I can’t give you the answers you seek.” I think she wanted to say more but somewhere between the heartbreak of it all and a very reasonable fear for her own life, she got a little choked up. One lone tear slid down her perfect cheek.

Another voice, a quiet, reassuring one, gave me my answer. My faltering hand brought the gun up under my own chin. Lupita raised a hand in weak protest.

I prayed. I chose. I died.

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THX 0477
Posted 3 months ago

That’s where I saw it go, but feel free to go back one or two steps and make an alternate way out for our tragic hero. Many thanks to all the supportive and encouraging comments across this series.
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Melia
Posted 3 months ago

Ahhh THX , this series was spectacular. Though I am definitely left wanting more. I just love the direction you took off in from that pic inspiration. What a great imagination you have.
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SKermitgorf
Posted 3 months ago

Wow what a choice he made. sad ending.
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flute faerie
Posted 3 months ago

Whoa, that was really emotional. I’m almost crying. This was a great series. If anyone else had done this ending I would have called them crazy, but it somehow seems to fit perfectly with the story. Really nice final Ficlet.
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thebetweenspace
Posted 3 months ago

Great series, ended well…but especially because it could have ended so many ways.
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Dr. Mousse
Posted 3 months ago

Wow, great series. I agree with Melia, but I am definately satisfied with the way you ended it. Great job!
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Sailor Emo
Posted 3 months ago

Oh. My. God. That. Was…. Wow.
Perfection. Fantastico. Muy bueno y bastante FANTASTICO !!!!
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Fantasy
Posted 2 months ago

amazing but….why didnt he just drop the gun and not kill anyone? i’ll guess we’ll never know.

either way, this series was fantastic!
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THX 0477
Posted 2 months ago

Good point, Fantasy. My thinking on his thinking was that this dark fate was an inevitable thing unless he took drastic action during this one moment of clarity. Or he’s insane and just picked the wrong little voice to listen to. You decide. Thanks to everyone for all the great comments throughout this series
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Apostrophe
Posted 2 months ago

I have not been paying attention to this series.. I will have to start from the beginning. I like how this story is written.. well this “episode” anyway. I think ill have to catch up and get lost in this story. It is def on my ‘to do’ list. im such a huge fan of your work.. i am confident this is well worth my time to read. And from the looks of your responses I am probably not wrong.