Ferdinand Forgotten [Twisted History Challenge]

by OrangeOreos

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“Your highness, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, please, step this way.”

I stood behind the large gardens on Apple Quay, waiting for the Archduke’s open-topped automobile to start it’s short journey, and I heard every word coming out of the governor’s mouth.

“I do hope you’ve enjoyed your short stay in Bosnia, Archduchess Sophie?”

He was, whether he knew it or not, a very loud man, and my position couldn’t have been more perfect. I checked to make sure the small bomb in my pocket was prepared for at least the hundredth time today.

“Yes, it is a very beautiful country, is it not? I am very proud to call this my homeland.”

I chewed my non-existent fingernails as I anticipated the small action that would kill this treacherous Archduke. He deserved to die!

Then I looked down at my hands, those same two hands that would throw the bomb, that had hugged my daughter goodbye only an hour before…

As the automobile drove by, I heard the governor say, “Yes, Archduke. Europe truly is headed towards peace.”

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  1. Ferdinand Forgotten [Twisted History Challenge]

    OrangeOreos' Buddy Icon OrangeOreos

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Just as a little history note, Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination was the match that lit the fire of World War I.

    Kudos go to my awesome history teacher, Mr. Campbell, for spending almost a week on this.

  2. Ferdinand Forgotten [Twisted History Challenge]

    Mighty-Joe Young's Buddy Icon Mighty-Joe Young

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    oreo this was twisted i see now why you were the fastest sperm.

  3. Ferdinand Forgotten [Twisted History Challenge]

    Six Feet Under The Stars' Buddy Icon Six Feet Under The Stars

    Posted 3 months ago

    cool idea, and for once i actually knew about the topic. well written and a cool time in history…this definitely would have changed the world as we know it. thanks for entering!

  4. Ferdinand Forgotten [Twisted History Challenge]

    invisibility_disability's Buddy Icon invisibility_disability

    Posted 3 months ago

    ... it was Francis or Francesco Ferdinand.
    i really really really hate to correct you, but franz ferdinand is the awesome band. :)
    lol. i was in that class.
    @ trifalmadorian_mighty-joe young: i don’t understand your comment at all.

  5. Ferdinand Forgotten [Twisted History Challenge]

    OrangeOreos' Buddy Icon OrangeOreos

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    For once, invisibility, Wikipedia doesn’t lie!

    :P

    I double-checked, and it is Franz!

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