Flash Fiction Friday

It’s time for our weekly flash fiction fix! Today’s 100-word story is brought to you by the following five random words pulled from the Random Word Generator:

• Gallows
• Anchor
• Judge
• Train
• Roulette

Josiah Higgins considered the roulette wheel of justice as he walked toward the gallows. The case against him was weak, but the murdered man was the judge’s brother.

He stood on the stage and bowed while the noose was draped over his head. He didn’t acknowledge the hangman, but kept his eyes trained upon the old wooden platform.

Josiah breathed deeply, waiting.

Thunk.

The floor fell open beneath his feet. He dropped like an anchor, the noose unraveling from his neck. He landed hard but smiled, watching the rope swing empty above him.

It pays to be the hangman’s uncle.

Have a wonderful weekend!