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FICTION | DRABBLE | MUSIC

His Voice Erupted From His Soul, Holding The Audience Captive

Just a few moments before, he prepared himself for this.

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In the hushed backstage of the grand opera house, Giovanni stands alone. He adjusts the tuxedo on his lean and graceful body with a slight tug.

He lets the rhythm of the overture synchronize with the pounding of his heart.

He caught a glimpse of the audience through the curtain’s parting. A sea of expectant faces awaits the magic about to unfold.

The weight of their collective gaze sinks somewhere deep within him. It anchors him, giving him courage.

Giovanni steps into the spotlight.

Then, his voice erupts— surrenders, in truth, to the music.

The orchestra and audience respond, “Ashé!”

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When I read the prompt by Nancy Oglesby to create a short story using the random word, somewhere, inside was the next word that rose within me. Let me know if you enjoyed the story: do comment.

6 Random Word Drabble Challenge

We challenge you to write a 100-word story

medium.com

Read or Die — Publication Rules

Updated January 2024 Guidelines

medium.com

More Drabbles By Scarlet Ibis James

Scarlet’s 2024 Drabbles ~ Enjoy on a chocolate mocha break.

No one told you where to run, and you missed the starting gun (Pink Floyd).

scarletibisjames.medium.com