Here we are, the middle of the week. It seems that I will be offline for at least the next 4 days. This does not mean that I will not continue to write up FF pieces, but it does mean that they will not appear on the day they’re created. I’ll explain the offline reasons later this afternoon.
For now, for those of you who’ve been waiting, here’s today’s Fast Fiction piece: Gun Solution
The gun felt cool in Frank’s hands. He rubbed the barrel on his cheeks, enjoying the sensation of cold metal on warm flesh. He gripped the handle tightly and felt its power. He relaxed his grip to let blood flow in his fingers and then gripped it tightly once more. He closed his eyes and gritted his teeth as he scraped the trigger on his forehead, marveling at how comfortable and natural the gun felt.
“An extension of my hand,” he whispered to himself. “Another part of me that I can control and use for work or play.”
You can drink from a glass but then you can easily toss it aside. A gun, once you feel its weight and power in your hands, is practically impossible to lay down. A gun has no feelings yet evokes powerful ones in people. You can turn to a gun to help you solve problems.
Frank traced his face with the tip of the gun and finally let it rest right between his eyes. He held it there forcefully and pulled the trigger. Click. No bang.
“One more day to face my problems,” he said half-heartedly.