The year 1863, the middle of the Civil War.1
A young woman by the age of 19 was baking bread in her kitchen. 2
Her husband had gone off to war 2 years before, and she was expecting a letter from him soon. 3
The mail came that day and along with it a package for the woman. Inside the package were her husband's belongings, all the things he took with him to war. As she took the last thing out of the box, a letter was in the bottom.4
It was from the Confederate Army.5
Dear Mrs. Brandon,6
We are sorry to tell you that your husband, General Adam Brandon, has gone missing in action, and is presumed dead. 7
We have sent his belongings to you in order for you to mourn him properly.8
Sincerely,9
The Confederate Army10
As the young woman read this her heart shattered. Tears trailed down her cheeks, her knees gave out and she fell to the floor. Her shoulders were slumped, as if the one thing she was living for was gone. And it was.11
She cried out for her lost love, as if his soul would hear her agony from heaven.12
~1 week later~13
Mrs. Amy Brandon watched in stony silence as her husband's empty coffin was lowered into the grave. Her tears had long since dried, because she did not have the will to cry anymore. She didn't have the will to do anything, let alone live.14
So, a day after the funeral, she took a walk to the river. With a rope in hand, she tied it to a sturdy tree branch hanging over the river. 15
She made a noose out of the end of the rope, then put her head through. 16
As she swung over the river, her last thought was, "I'll see you in heaven, Adam." then everything went black.
Author notes
I tried. Okay, this isn't my bes work, but eh.
It's for RoseOfTheNight's contest!
A contest entry
- Love stories, or depressing ones. by CrystalFairyWings.
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You're wrong, this was one of your best writings. It was so sad.
The sad truth, is that this is happening every day. Well done, this was astounding.
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This was so sad. It really displays the horrors of war and how it effects not only the soldiers but their family members.
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I thought it was to sad for my liking. Also, you need to expand it, make more happen. I liked the way you wrote it though! Good luck in the contest xxx
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Hmm, I think this would actually be pretty good, but the start did not hook me in straight away. I liked it, and would like to see it expanded. It's really good,, thanks for entering with a new story
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very sad
i think this was very well written. You captured the womans heart break very well. It could be a little longer explaining a few more about the woman and her husban. I liked the ending. Though it was very sad it was very climaxtic. Though it was pradictable. -
The idea is very good. Still, it should be a little bit longer, so it would sound better. But it's just me, don't get me wrong.
Did they send the belongings to the souses back than? Just a thought...
Good luck with the contest!
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