Journal of the Disheartened Hero [OTOC diary challenge]

by THX 0477

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November 22, 1944

Another train left today, headed across the border towards that Hell men created. I should be proud, happy, or feel something that I saved some of those so damned. But I feel as though I am sweeping pebbles in the face of a landslide.

How can one feel anything in these times? Sure footing is not to be found, neither from my contacts at home nor the pestering Americans with their unending code words and pass phrases. If I feel anything at all it is lost, lost in a world I no longer understand.

Budapest does not suit me. This life and these acts of so called heroism do not suit me. I long for the shores and familiar climbs of Sweden. I wish Berber and I could be together, a quiet life of meetings and paperwork.

But we do not choose the times in which we live. We only choose what course we shall sail through those times. I pray I have chosen well. I pray that history will remember that in the face of evil, at least some men chose good, whether they know my name or not.

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  1. Journal of the Disheartened Hero [OTOC diary challenge]

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 13 days ago

    Been trying all day to put this stuff into a ficlet. If you’re curious, check it out.
    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080427/ap_on_re_eu/the_wallenberg_mystery;_ylt=ArgP7ef1d7tnlc2fAP3OjAFvaA8F

  2. Journal of the Disheartened Hero [OTOC diary challenge]

    Tad Winslow's Buddy Icon Tad Winslow

    Posted 13 days ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    ...sweeping pebbles in the face of a landslide.—really expresses hopelessness in a powerful way. Deep story here, THX0477 , very easy to soak into the moment and the very moodlike atmosphere you constructed.

  3. Journal of the Disheartened Hero [OTOC diary challenge]

    NightMaiden's Buddy Icon NightMaiden

    Posted 13 days ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I like the meaning underneath the story; the emotions of the character come clearly through. It does feel very bad when you know your efforts are futile.

    Great entry, I enjoyed it a lot.

  4. Journal of the Disheartened Hero [OTOC diary challenge]

    Mistress Elsha Hawk's Buddy Icon Mistress Elsha Hawk

    Posted 13 days ago

    I agree with Tad, completely. I have felt just as hopeless so many times in the past two years, I almost shrugged off the emotion of this piece as every-day. Have to go read up on the link :)

  5. Journal of the Disheartened Hero [OTOC diary challenge]

    Misheru O'ku >^..^<'s Buddy Icon Misheru O'ku >^..^<

    Posted 12 days ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I read the article, it was pretty amazing. Your ficlet captures not only the human emotion but the grim imagery of the holocaust. kudos!

  6. Journal of the Disheartened Hero [OTOC diary challenge]

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

    Posted 9 days ago

    nice imagery, i too liked the phrase Ted mentioned.
    =]

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