United. Committed. For the kingdom of

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“I don’t think I’m going to make it, Abi.”

“Shush! Shhhh. You need to keep up your strength. The ambulance will be here soon,” said Abi.

“What? And pay all those fees? I’d rather die first,” said Henrik. He laughed and then coughed up blood.

“Shhh!”

“It’s over yndling. Promise me, you’ll bury me with the lies I told.”

“Done for the greater good,” said Abi, taking his hand in hers.

Henrik put his hand over hers. 

“United.”

She covered his hand.

“Committed.” 

Together they said, “For the kingdom of -”

A group of masked men burst into the room.

“Hold it right there! ICE agents!”

At the other end of the room a door burst open.

“Freeze! FBI!”

Abi knelt with her hands up. Henrik lay where he was.

Then a man and woman entered.

“Gentlemen. CIA. These are Greenland agents.”

“Where’s the woman?”


This is for a dVerse prompt: Write a piece of flash fiction or other prose up of up to or exactly 144 words, including the given line from the song lyric. The song lyric line: “Bury me with the lies I told”. Hope you enjoy!

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C. Stuart Lewis creates poems with feeling, intelligence and sex appeal. His short stories and books focus on characters that feel real in real world situations. Originally from the United States he now resides in Ontario, Canada. Check out his webpage at TheAuthorStew.ca

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