The Crime

The parents had told their offspring speaking would hurt their health, food wouldn't be digested. Father's belt was present and if needed would be used.
They all knew the old man, who slowly spooned his potato soup while in between soaking a piece of black bread in it, was a bully, a violent man but he had a favourite child his youngest. The boy had never spoken a word from the moment he was born. The pale skinny lad was not a favourite among his siblings. His sisters feared his looks and tried to avoid him. As soon as the boy showed up there was always one signalling, shouting: Run!

As soon as Father had finished his meal he farted and burped like no one else dared and preached in between about everything and nothing while the rest of the family sat with their head down waiting. Looking him into his eyes was a sign of disrespect although this didn't count for Jack the youngest.

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He opened the book with the black cover and shouted: The lost son... is loved...he stroked the youngest his hair... If the beloved one returns it's worth throwing a party!

The mother sighed how many times had she heard this story?

We should do it now, so my son will not feel the need to leave. Tomorrow is the day.
He stood up, shoved his chair aside and slowly walked to the door.

Jeanne where's my cane and bring my belt!

Hastily his wife brought the items.

Why are you always slow, he snapped.

The eldest son noticed how the youngest pulled a face at their mom. Winter is long and extremely cold with these two around he thought. It won't get any better, I'm the oldest son.

I'll help with their cake. He held the bottle clenched in his fist, tomorrow they would celebrate.

Prompt: Write a 350 word story in the crime genre. It's about a jealous brother and should include a table. Also use the sentence 'Run!'
Bonus prompt: Winter is long and extremely cold.
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24-4-2024
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