My 1st attempt to post something here.. It's secondary sch
standard, one of my old essays... A short story
I was roused from my sleep by a servant boy. His highness demands
your presence in the courtyard immediately!, he whispered meekly,
emphasizing on the word immediately.
I jumped out of my bed and hastily made my way to the courtyard
where the Prince was expecting me. He stormed angrily towards me,
his handsome face twisted in anger. He grabbed my wrist, and
dragged me along with him. I struggled but to no avail.
We soon reached the Town Square where executions were conducted at
the public gallows. I was surprised to see that a huge crowd has
gathered there. Murmurs could be heard from every corner of the
Town Square, the uneasiness in me grew stronger.
My heart almost stopped when I saw an almost naked Anthony being
pushed roughly up the steps. Anthony was the Princes most trusted
assistant and also a dear friend of mine.
The Princes grip on me tightened and he growled fiercely into my
ear, Abigail, my dear. If I ever catch you betraying me, you shall
suffer the same fate as Anthony! He paused, Death befalls those
who are disloyal to me!
The crowd grew eerily silent when Anthony reached the top of the
platform. I had a clear view of him now. His body was covered with
open sores and whip marks, evidence of the unimaginable torture
that he was made to suffer. His eyes were hollow and
expressionless.
It seemed like eternity before the Prince gave the order for
Anthony to be executed. Anthony was positioned on a plank in such a
manner that when the blade was released, it would sever his head at
the neck cleanly. I was already choking with tears, dreading that
fateful moment when it finally arrived. The masked executioner
released the rusty blade, which was covered with dried blood from
past victims. Anthony was decapitated within a split second.
Nooooooooooooooo!!!! I screamed and collapsed to the ground but
the Princes grip on me never loosens and he roughly pulled me up
to my feet.
