The package arrives precisely at 3 PM. There is a ‘Fragile’ sticker plastered on it. Sometimes, I wonder at his maniacal attention to detail and his obsessive punctuality. Next Second, I curse myself.
I unwrap the usual layers of cotton-wool and bubble-wrap and cradle the beautiful and fragile glass rose between my palms. This time it is a yellow rose. My eyes start tearing up on their own volition.
I place the rose in the vase among its sisters.
Six beautiful glass roses!
Six stolen lives!
I will nail the bastard even if it’s the last thing I do.
Written in response to the weekly Friday Fictioneers prompt hosted by Rochelle Wisoff – Fields. Please find other stories here.
L.E.R.T 
wonderful use of the prompt photo!
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Oh creepy and brilliant. He’s playing with her.
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Oy vey! I did not expect that …
Now I’m angry on their behalf …
Well done!
Na’ama
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Nice. We both chose yellow.
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Brilliant, I love this, really dark and unexpected
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Excellent! I love when the killers leave momentos.
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A beautiful start and a creepy ending! Brilliant.
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A creepy thriller that needs a sequel for sure. Great writing, Varad!
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Creepy! Why send glass roses? This one needs a sequel.
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Excellent ending.
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A very chilling twist!
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The tears are for the victims. Very much a Sherlock/Moriarity taunting vibe, here.
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What a neat twist!
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From what seems a tender, loving gift to such a sinister ending! Good one.
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I’d say feed him shattered glass and let him die slowly and and painfully. Great story! Love the ending!
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Chilling twist
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Great twist and change in tone. The start of a cat-and-mouse thriller!
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Dear Varad,
Masterful twist. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This begs for more!!
Nice one! 😀
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What a brutal and effective twist!
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Haha “nail the bastard” – Nice touch.
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Yes, a very surprise end. Good writing Varad.
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Linking fragile glass roses with fragile human life is masterful! Well done.
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Good one, Varad!
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A great surprise ending
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