SusanWritesPrecise/Susan Marie Shuman

The Man

It’s time for Friday Fictioneers again! This week, our photo prompt is the image above, by © J Hardy Carroll.

It could be worse.

At least there is a toilet and The People bring me food and water.

Sometimes, The Man comes alone.

I don’t like what he makes me do, but all I have to do is lay there.

Damn, does he ever stink!

Once, he brought me a pair of pretty-pink shoes (just to look at), since I’d “done good.”

I quit hoping someone would find me. The house is on a worn path, hidden by huge, gnarled oak trees.

I’m shackled, but the chains allow me to walk almost to the gate —

almost,

but not

quite.

 

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17 responses to “The Man”

  1. There are more girls and women in captivity like this than we like to think about. Well-written.

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    1. I’ve learned that there is currently more slavery in the US today than ever before. It just looks different and is difficult to recognize. Thanks for stopping by, granonine!

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    1. Indeed. The stuff of which nightmares are made. Thank you Iain!

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  2. Dear Susan,

    Unless I’m mistaken, a horrific and well told tale of human trafficking. You captured the language barrier well.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Thank you much, Rochelle! You are not mistaken. I attended a human trafficking seminar last weekend; this piece is the result.

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  3. Chills are going down my spine. I pray she finds a way to “take him out.” If anyone deserves death it is The Man who has imprisoned and is harming her. Chillingly told, Susan.

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    1. I hope she finds a way as well. Hopefully a window of opportunity will open and she’ll make her move. Thanks, Lisa!

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      1. You’re welcome :)

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  4. She seems to have accepted her sorrowful situation. Sadly there’s no way of knowing how many others suffer in this dreadful way.

    Here’s my tale!

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    1. It is very sad. I attended a sex and human trafficking seminar last weekend. I guess that triggered this piece. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

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  5. oh gosh, this is harsh. But so true sadly. This made me shiver.

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    1. Made me shiver to write it. Her complacency is chilling. Thanks, siobhan1967!

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  6. Alas … there are too many in captivity and many are kept as “toys” like your protagonist.

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    1. Such a dismal existence.

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  7. What a horrible situation, written very well, Susan.

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    1. Thanks so much, Dale.:-)

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