His words sounded like love.
He did not notice her studying him through her almost-closed lashes.
He kept his countenance carefully blank, but she knew where to find the crack - in his eyes.
She sought it out, and found his true feelings.
Hate shined through.
He would hit her again.
Trifecta Writing Prompt:
Crack - a narrow break : fissure
Painful but very well-written! 'Crack' is a word that seems to suggest pain.
ReplyDeletePowerful. Thank you for linking up! Mary Beth
ReplyDeleteOh, yikes! Well done. It's amazing how much you can convey with just a few lines, Tracie. I impressed, as usual! --Lisa
ReplyDeleteSuccinct, and poignant.
ReplyDeleteYikes! That was a bit of a twist. I hope she leaves before he does hit her again. Powerful!
ReplyDeleteWell written and sad, good use of the word :)
ReplyDeleteWhat menacing eyes he must have had!
ReplyDeleteWhat a horrible relationship to be stuck in.
ReplyDeletesuccint ... no more words !
ReplyDeleteNot all who are in this situation have the "vision" to see the situation as it truly is. But then even when they do, the courage to turn away is hard to summon.
ReplyDeletevery powerful in so few words.
ReplyDeleteSadly, the woman usually will stay and take the abuse. This hit home for me. Well written and thought provoking.
ReplyDeleteWow, such a sad and powerful story in such few words. Great use of words and great use of drawing the reader's emotions!
ReplyDeletePowerfully done! So much said so simply.
ReplyDeleteI hope this did not come from personal experience.
ReplyDeleteI had a bad feeling right from the first line...Powerful piece.
ReplyDeleteYou get right to the heart of things, Tracie--very powerful piece.
ReplyDeleteHoly moly! Left me with a real feeling of dread. Nice job with very few words.
ReplyDeleteWow! Very powerful
ReplyDeletewell done; this piece draws the emotions.
ReplyDeleteScary! But I'm optimistic that she is on the way out, no longer thinking that those soft words and touches are anything but a con job. Love this tight little story!
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