The picture only gave me a single idea, and I’m sorry if it’s sad, it’s loosely coupled to specific recent news.
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Copyright Indira through Scott Vanatter
Tossed off like a discarded rag-doll she saw the bus with her laughing tormentors leave.
They had been drunk powerless men exercising power over a lonely woman. It had nothing to do with sex.
She blamed herself; the dress was too revealing, she should have travelled in company, she shouldn’t have smiled to lead them on.
In her head she was already rehearsing what she should say at the trial.
She clutched the badge she had ripped off the bus-driver’s shirt, and in court this piece of evidence resonated with her accusing voice from the other side of her grave.
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June 26, 2013
Björn Rudbergs writings 
Topical and powerful. Well done.
Thank you 🙂
Intense. A powerful creation indeed.
Thank you.. .. sad events. but need to be told with the right perspective.
It’s always painful to read these types of stories — thank you for not being exploitative about it. Well written, darling.
I could never be exploitative.. stories like this are painful on so many levels.
Poignant! great tell.
well done… (the) evidence (resonating)… from the other side of her grave. resonates nicely. Randy
Honestly, this was one of the first things I thought of when I saw the photo. I think you did a wonderful job of addressing it and telling the victim’s story—one that she perhaps could not tell herself.
been reading too many of these scenarios lately and social media in these cases is a demon adding insult to injury. A powerful piece
This is a powerful piece of drama. It’s a big story in 100 words. Really well done Bjorn! 😀
A powerful story with just a few words, thank you.
All the more heart-breaking for the fact that the men will probably never be caught or, if caught, prosecuted.
(BTW, “bus” not “buss”.)
janet
😉 Swedish spelling
Ahh, I ssee. 🙂
Or should I have said, “You’re buss-ted?”
Very powerful, Björn. The strong last line rings.
Very powerful and unfortunately realistic too!
Too much of this happening in the world. The ending really hits you
Ohhhh YEAH! Nice work, Bjorn! A tale well-told.
Yes, too true, too often, too many, I know!
Powerful piece. You might want to take out “and” in your last paragraph. (… bus driver’s shirt. In court…) I think a period there would help make a dramatic break between her action and the trial. Also, it may be just the way I’m reading it, but I’m not sure if her grave is literally or figurative, and I REALLY like not knowing. Again, powerful piece. Well done, Bjorn!
Great idea. Had not gone back and I’m way behind on commenting as well ..
Pretty terrifying for all its compression. k.
Dark take and well told in her perspective, the last line takes away a lot. Spot on with the image Bjorn.
I love that she clutches the evidence to convict.
sad tale.. resonates with reality
A sad story, powerful in what’s not said — and powerful in what is said at the end about from the other side of the grave. You’ve got to admire her spirit for revenge.
That is quite sad, especially since it’s true. Still, great writing.
Wow. I am with you about being sad, but unfortunately we all know how true it is.
“Got you last.” I like the story…so sorry she didn’t make it.
Scott
Mine: http://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2013/06/26/friday-fictioneers-6282013-transition-genre-fiction-rated-pg13/
Dear Björn,
Powerful story, handled with understanding.
shalom,
Rochelle
Terrible and all too real – I think you captured her emotions well
Damn, powerful, and painful. You delved into the mind of a victim. Realistic and well done.
Standing ovation, Björn.
Terrific piece, Bjorn, really grabbed the mood.
True to life. Great ending. Plaudits.
I hope those thugs get their comeuppance. Even better if a ghost can do it. Another excellent story, Bjorn!
Very well said and too sad that it reflects what happens too often in some countries.
Tragic, but well done.
well written. very powerful for such a short tale
sad, terrifying, powerful. excellent work, Björn. the ending’s just wow.
Powerful, dark and yet it has it’s moment of triumph.
Tragic.
Dear Bjorn,
Timely and, sadly, timeless. Your story fit those recent event perfectly and highlights mankind’s last great challenge. Mastering ourselves.
Aloha,
Doug