Post Game
Jonathan recalled last night’s game; the violent collisions, the hateful baying of the Houston masses, the broken bones of team mates and opponents alike. Jonathan spoke with Smitty afterwards. The old man talked of the devastated city of Philadelphia, once a thriving metropolis before a corporation called Federal Government put millions in camps to quell civil disobedience.
Smitty had seen athletes compete for clubs that took their names from birds and animals. Jonathan saw a bird once, on the Energy Corporation estate. Perhaps it wasn‘t real, just a replica. Jonathan smiled weakly as he remembered the miraculous creature in flight.
- Category: General / Misc
11 comments add one below
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Brandon Sutton almost 10 years ago
A very well written drabble that creates the atmosphere and drama of the state of the world in this story excellently. Good job!
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Horrorshow almost 10 years ago
Thank you, Brandon. The drabble was inspired by a favourite film of mine.
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Frenchie almost 10 years ago
I liked it. Good write :)
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Horrorshow almost 10 years ago
I appreciate the kind words, Frenchie; thank you. :-)
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Richard Charles Davidson almost 10 years ago
Interesting significance between post game and post civilization. Great Drabble once again.
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Horrorshow almost 10 years ago
Thank you Drew, thank you Richard. Always a pleasure to hear your thoughts.
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Bryan Thomas almost 10 years ago
Good stuff!
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Horrorshow almost 10 years ago
Glad you liked it, Bryan! :-)
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Horrorshow almost 10 years ago
Cheers, Drew and thanks to everyone who read and voted for this story to make it Drabble of the Week #29! :-)
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Kate Gowers over 9 years ago
So what was the film it is based on?
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Horrorshow over 9 years ago
Rollerball (1975).
