This picture is part of a challenge by Sue Vincent at scvincent.com. Participants must use this image as inspiration. I would like to submit this Micro Story for your edification or perhaps your amusement.
A little background: A circle of standing stones is called a henge. It is a prehistoric monument believed to have been used for ritualistic purposes or perhaps to mark astronomical events. The manner in which they were built is still up for debate. The following is my submission for how.
The Sentence
“Will the accused please stand.”
On shaky knees he stood. His hands grasped the table in front of him. He was afraid to breathe.
“AnokCranor. You have been found guilty of conspiring to commit genocide. You and your fellow conspirators attempted to eradicate the people on a planet in the Milky Way. Fortunately, your attempt was thwarted but the millions of people that died must be avenged. It is our way.”
There was silence in the court.
“The others await your arrival. You will all be taken from this place and incarcerated for a term of no less than 10,000 years. Each of you will be encased within a standing stone. All 20 of the conspirators will then be transported to earth to be erected in to what the indigenous population call a henge. You will bear witness to the people you so desperately tried to destroy. It is fitting that you will reside on the planet that you deemed unfit. May you live for 10,000 years and may they show mercy upon your soul.”
Very interesting story and imagination.
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Thank you very much. I was quite taken with the image.
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That photo makes my mind race with ideas!! It’s eerie to look at but at the same time fascinating. Brilliant, imaginative story Pam. You never disappoint. I don’t think you could if you tried,,,,you’re so creative. And best of all, you don’t limit yourself with boundaries.
This wasn’t a “fun” story, but it was fun reading it to see where your mind goes. Quite a trip!!
🐾Ginger 🐾
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I am so pleased you enjoyed my little ‘trip’! It is a great photo.
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Well done, Pam!
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Thanks Jennie.
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You’re welcome, Pam.
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Well, that’s a new take on an age-old story. 😉
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Thanks Sue. Great photo.
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Great story.
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Thanks
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Nicely done, Pam. I love the fruits of your imagination. How close are we to revival?
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One never knows . . .
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That was beautifully written Pam, genius in motion dear lady. Take a bow, I’m impressed 😀 ❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋
Here I was thinking it was the smoke from our bush fires had just reached England 😂 🤣
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Behind the smoke is a question, an answer, a tale and a fire.
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I knew there must be some practical use for he and his hengemen ! Thanks Pam.
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hahah. Good to know!
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Good one, Pam.
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Thanks John.
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How clever!
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Thanks. It was fun to write. Twisted as I am.
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That was a great response to this image, very clever indeed.
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Thank you very much Michael.
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Terrific imagination and writing with this one!
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Thank you Brian!
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You took your imagination up on another notch here…👏👏👏
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Thank you. I quite enjoyed the ride.
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Very creative! 🙂
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Thank you.
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You’re welcome! 😊
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A fan of sci fi… so I enjoyed this offering.
(A tad late with re-visits as I was away – you’ve been approved!)
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haha. I am glad you liked it!
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🙂
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