A hearty congrats to Andrew Lewis whose entry won this week’s Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge.
The voter-selected story is recognized with a special feature here today and wins a place in our 2015 Flash Fiction Anthology, which will be published as an eBook when this year’s challenges are completed.
Without further ado, here’s the winning story:
Mutineer’s Conscience
by Andrew Lewis
Captain’s Log found onboard the floating wreck St. Mary’s Revenge, August 1st 1870:
10th of September 1867,
It has been two weeks since I saw him in the marketplace, two months since Cuba. He was standing by the fruit vendor, staring right at me through the crowd. I was making my way back to St. Mary’s Revenge when I saw him, those fiery eyes burnt through the bustle of the market straight to me. But as soon as I recognized his face, it was gone like a puff of smoke in the wind……
12th of September 1867,
I saw him! I saw him on St. Mary’s Revenge! That sly devil! Thinks he can slink his way onboard with the supplies for our return trip to England. Thinks he can kill ol’ Captain Flynn, he does! Well I’m onto you Avery Jones!
23rd of September 1867,
I got him!! Dastardly sneak thought he could hide down by the galley, in the cook’s quarters! I tossed both of them overboard in the night, quiet as can be, to make sure there was no chance of a counter mutiny!
No……he’s dead, he’s dead in the sea. That couldn’t have been him at the helm……but…. those eyes…….
15th of December 1867,
It’s been over two months……only half the crew is left….there are whispers amongst the men…..they must be helping Avery somehow……..
30th of December 1867,
I trapped the remaining crew in the brig….I’m coming for you Avery!
30th of January 1868,
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What a great story! Congratulations. 😀