Divine Intervention

Thunder rumbled overhead. Black clouds gathered ominously.

"The gods are angry! Bring me the sacrifice!”

The acolyte drags the child forward.

The priest raises his dagger….



CRRRACKKK!!!



A bolt of lightning hits the priest, killing him.

Sunlight penetrated the black sky. Dark clouds began to part.

The gods are appeased.


There you go! My first 50 word short story. Hopefully, the first of many!