Title: Fate
Source: Friday Fictioneers sponsored by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Word count: 100 words
PHOTO PROMPT © Gah Learner
I watch the moon as it rises, the worst is upon me. The instant when the moon is full will test my resolve. Anticipation chained me in my room for three days. Battle rage flows in me, demanding I break the restraints, break out, break my vow. I lower my head staring at the deep grooves in the floor cut by my massive claws. Saliva oozes from my jaw, long sticky streams dangle and fill the voids in the floor. Thundering blood chases rational thought, forcing it to quiver and hide. A tortured howl sounds the call, sealing my fate.
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Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
The descriptive writing in this piece is wonderful.
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Thanks. Glad you liked it. 😊
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I loved ur description
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Thank you. 😊
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Great descriptions! The call of the hunt is proving too strong.
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Thank you. They say it a leopard can’t change its spots. I sure it is not much easier for a werewolf.
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Very descriptive. Good story.
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Thank you.
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A real struggle beautifully illustrated here. A great metaphor for smokers, chocoholics etc trying to kick the habit.
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I had not though of the story in that light, but it works. Thank you for the comment. 😊
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Now that was vividly described and such a powerful take on a werewolf story – in complete contrast to mine! Loved it, Jo.
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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Thanks Susan. I loved yours as well. ❤
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Lots of gritty description here. I like the saliva filling the voids in the floor. I also like the concept, that the beast has taking steps, while still human, to protect others from his transformed self, but these precautions have proven inadequate.
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LOL Perhaps the human will have better luck containing the beast on the next full moon. 🌕
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I’m not sure if I’m looking for signs, but I quit smoking last week and I swear I feel like this every night. You should honestly sell this as an anti-tobacco ad!
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LOL Sorry I had to laugh at your comment. Stick with your battle to stay smoke free. I know it is not easy, but you will get to a point where the smell will make you sick. (Don’t ask how I know that 😉 ) Good luck I am rooting for you. 👍
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Thank you for the support! Yeah its been tough, but to liken it to your story I don’t want to be a slave to the moon.
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That is a great attitude. I know it is difficult, but I can tell you will succeed. 👍
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i hope he let go of his teeth retainers for good measure. but that’s should be obvious, isn’t it? 🙂
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😊
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Brilliant description of a wretched man/beast thing – I do find myself feeling so sorry for narrators like yours.
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Thank you. That is the trick is it not? To build compassion between the reader and the character in so few words.? 😊
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Brilliant description of the man’s initial thoughts and his slow metamorphosis into the beast. Hope the next full moon the man can exert enough control and stop himself giving into the fate.
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That is the hope. Thank you for your kind words.
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Vivid description, nicely done
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Thank you. 😊
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Great story. Really vivid. I loved the repetition of break. Impressive stuff.
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Thank you. It was fun to write.
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Powerful description.
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👍 Thanks!
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Very descriptive, brings out the werewolf’s torment to life.
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So happy you enjoyed it. 😊
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I really loved the line, “thundering blood chases rational thought.” I think that happened to me a few times in my teenage years.
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Ha! I bet it did. Glad you liked the story. 😊
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Agree with everyone. Your descriptions are delicious. We can so easily picture what the poor bugger is going through!
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Thanks Dale. I love Rochelle’s prompts.
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Oh my, a chilling description. It creates a detailed visual. Great !!!!
Isadora 😎
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Thanks. Glad you liked it. 😊
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Vividly imagined and described – such a heightened sense of the were wolf. Well done.
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Thank you for your kind words 😊
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Love the vivid description of the transformation and the setting with the claw marks
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Thank you
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What a vivid scene! Your descriptive writing drew me in. I think most of us can relate to having to fight with our inner demons.
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LOL yes a demon of some sort is always willing to torment us if we allow it. 😈
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Our energy is precious, and all sorts of “demons” want to take it from us.
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It’s like an addict craving their next shot, pledging to resist, but not being able to when the brain is turned off and craving kicks in. Being a werewolf seems to mirror these feelings, only they are that way not of their own chosing. Great descriptions of how reason gives way to lust for blood and power.
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Exactly so. Addiction is a strong monster. I am glad you liked the story.
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Rich and tense writing, nicely done.
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Thank you.
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Great werewolf moment, temptation of the moon
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😊
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This is a very powerful descriptive piece of writing that portrays your werewolf’s inner turmoil most admirably.
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Thank you.
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you got so much info in with just 100 words. Amazing stuff.
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Thank you.
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