“Off with his head!” I screamed with the other throats as the next gaunt figure stepped up. Was he man or woman? Don’t know, don’t care.  They’re leaving, and soon it’s our turn.

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This came from the Trifecta: Week Fifty-Four writing challenge of last weekend.  I was too late for the challenge, but that doesn’t mean I can’t take it as a personal challenge 😀