The Town By Scavenger Field

Scavenger Field Fiction

A ray of light falls across the torn land, the first sliver of hope in days of grim war. Smoke clears away as if sifted clean of ash by a magic sieve. A bird swoops across the sky, careful to avoid the scavengers gnawing at the discarded bodies of enemy men still on the field.

A tiny town sits on the edge of the wheat field now serving as a scavenger ground. The sounds of celebration rise like music to the sky.

Note: This literary piece is exactly 82 words, not including Notes and the below attributions.

Written for Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt #84 

And Free Thought Thursday: A Ray of Light

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21 Comments

  1. Jenny in Neverland

    Wow this was so atmospheric. I could picture this scene so clearly.

  2. nortoncharity

    Wow you did so amazing sharing all this in 100 words or less. You are so talented!

  3. Lauren

    Fantastic as always. This painted such a clear picture in my head.

  4. Diffusing the Tension

    This is so beautiful! It was like a whole novel in less than 100 words. Lovely as always.

  5. lifeofshar

    Amazing! I really imagined a scene in my head! x

  6. Merry

    Always love to read your writing! Well done xxx

  7. christybeholdher

    Beautiful imagery and flow. I love the cadence of this piece. Thank you for sharing.

  8. Margarida Vasconcelos (@daisyandthyme)

    What a beautiful image and words. it transported me to a tranquil place! Thank you so much for sharing it.

    1. Jaya Avendel

      Tranquil is a beautiful word.

  9. Rakhee

    Wow great post! Love your descriptions..very well written! 🙂

    1. Jaya Avendel

      Thank you kindly. <3

  10. Caedere

    I love the way you paint complete pictures with so few words. And I really like the complete image too!

    1. Jaya Avendel

      I am so glad the picture came across; sometimes I fear I use too few words. 🙂

  11. S.S. Mitchell

    I love your way with descriptions of nature. You could make this one a series where we learn a little more about this town each time. I’m curious to know more!

    1. Jaya Avendel

      Ooh, that is a fun idea! Maybe I will do a series and describe different towns.
      Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts.

  12. Unwanted Life

    Different to your other work I’ve read so far, but still a great read

    1. Jaya Avendel

      🙂
      I love seeing how my writing changes over time! Thank you.

  13. Violet Lentz

    Now that was an original take on the prompt. Well done!

    1. Jaya Avendel

      Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it!

  14. matthewjrichardson

    Lovely imagery and juxtaposition!

    1. Jaya Avendel

      It was hard making it all come together in less then a hundred words. Glad you enjoyed!

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