Character

In the beginning, he pleaded for his life.

 

Now, he begs for his death.

 

Abraham said, "If you want to test a man's character, give him power.”

 

I say, if you want to test a man's character, give him pain.

Author's Note

this is been bouncing around in my head for about a week now. i tried to let it fester until i came up with more to write, but it was giving me a headache.

to be continued...maybe?

Reviews

[Morgan]

This has definitely been bouncing around in your head for a reason! Very creepy and as others have said, very chilling. You should really keep going with this, see where it takes you. Can't wait to read the character that you create who thinks along these lines, very scary. You definitely have something here, go with it!

[Cherrie]

I have to agree with that my mother just passed away with a cancerous brain tumor and she was gracious till the end

[ImagineItAll]

AWESOME! Who cares if this is all you have for what was in your head for a week? This is so great just how it is! Although, it'd be cool to see a story centered around this (hint, hint). Keep the writing coming, my friend!

[Lily Mae]

I think it's right on and an excellent thought provoking piece..xx

[Enigma]

Wow. Continue? This sent a chill down my spine, especially because its one of those horrific truths that everyone knows but no one acknowledges. How true the last line is. Real courage is tested when its pitted againt pain, excrutiating, numbing pain. Wow. I'm stunned. Amazing write! :)

[NeonWolves]

Leaves you wondering. Its straight to the point and you should continue it! The picture fits perfectly with it. Its so short yet so powerful.

[Omar Fendri]

(@ chris: )Abraham's the 16th president of the United States and 'if you want to test a man's character, give him power.' is one of his famous quotes.
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well, pain's already a power which we can't sometimes abide and lead us to lose control. This has a taste of psychology and I'd like to read a declaration about your point of view. It interested me. Well-done

[TM "Ree" Tate]

very good! I agree :D

[Aidz]

Pretty kewl... and as Coyote said words create conversation and thought, well done

[Daytonight]

This certainly grabs you at the start! I hope you continue. Keep on penning!