Blood in the Water (50 words)

Apr 4

A wake formed as the heavy shadow curled. It had kissed, assessed, and decided to return.

The frantic boy, bogged down by bright clothes, wiggled like a lure.

Tourists, Annie thought, raising her rifle.

She fired. Seagulls squealed. Blood clouds filled the water.

A mother cried.

You're welcome, Annie thought.

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