Harry knew someone would be waiting in “The Hole”. The question was whether the shadow was friend or foe. If his message was found by his allies he was finally safe. But if this was an enemy he was as much as dead. A slight panic crept in as he struggled to recall the safe phrase of the day. If his mind didn’t clear it wouldn’t matter if the shadow was friend or foe, both would be willing to snuff his life.
This is an entry for Sue Vincent’s Write Photo.
I can’t even remember my phone number, this scenario is terrifying to me.
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Definitely want to know if he made it. Great piece.
Fear can cloud the mind 💜
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An intriguing bit of flash fiction, Joe. Leaves you wanting to know…or imagine… the back story.