A moment to breathe (Friday Fictioneers)
PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson
I often sit on these stairs. Freezing sure. But peaceful too. There’s a thick silence that falls over you when the air is cold and snow coats the ground. A moment of reflection. When I sit out here I don’t hear the screams or the thwack of skin contact. I just hear my own heartbeat, see my breath fog the air.
Everyone says being a superhero must be so exciting. The danger, the rush…
The bruises might heal quickly but I still feel them.
In the distance I hear a plea for help.
I stand up. Gotta go to work.
This is a Friday Fictioneers Prompt
Word count: 100
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Rambles, writing and amusing musings 
I liked the atmosphere you conjured
Thank you Neil 😊
Well done. I was thinking of a kid escaping his battling parents and then that twist.
Thank you Trent. I like this guy… feel like I want more of his story
Where would we be without this wonderful superheroes. Love it.
Thank you James! 😊 I love superheroes
A superheroes work is never done, even on snow days!
Exactly! All that jumping around will warm him up
Such an imaginative take on the photo prompt. Loved this.
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
Thank you Susan! 😊
Dear Laurie,
No one stops to think how a super hero might feel on the inside. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Exactly. Everyone has bad days, right?
He’s human too, I guess. Needs some down time. Very good story. Great twist.
Yes I think so too
Very inventive creation.
Thank you
Not easy to be a superhero, One has to grin and bear a lot.
Agreed!
Even superheros need a little solitude.. nice write, Laurie.
Agreed!
Quiet reflections of a superhero, what a unique idea. I love this.
Thank you. Yes I figure everyone gets exhausted and tired of their job. Even if its a calling
A great twist, Laurie. I wouldn’t have guessed it was a superhero at the beginning. Good writing. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thank you, Suzanne 😊
This is a new and wonderful perspective on superheroes who seem impervious to everything but getting the job done. Great writing
Thank you!