SHORT STORY — FICTION — WRITING PROMPT RESPONSE
Like Father, Not Like Sons Pt. 3: Beginning
Fiction Short Story — Action — Thriller
Warnings: Language, Violence, Blood.
Simon let it all sink in, slowly realizing just how much his brother had risked his life for him and their mother, just how much Johnny had done to keep them safe from their criminal father, let alone what he’d suffered at his hands. Simon realized Johnny hadn’t picked the wrong side, he had just needed to stay away to keep them safe.
Simon looked over at Johnny, suddenly overwhelmed with grief and he blinked back tears. Johnny noticed and his expression softened. Simon wanted to reach over to him but, bound as they were, all he could do was bow his head and hope his brother knew he was forgiven.
Simon looked up at their father. The man with the strong build whose neck muscles and veins bulged smiled sinisterly, and the man who stood behind Johnny, Blake, and the woman behind Simon, Alia, laughed condescendingly.
‘So when did this happen?’ Simon asked carefully. ‘I reckon I’m the youngest of all siblings.’
