The
Centre. A collection of low-lying buildings – gleamingly white, of course, like
everything else in Harmonia – into and out of which moves a constant stream of
guards and administrative personnel, busy, quiet, efficient. The place gives
the impression of perfect order.
What
you never see or hear are the inmates. Each trapped in a tiny room, with no
need for human contact as meals are provided three times a day via a hole in
the wall. They could be screaming their heads off, but the rooms are
soundproofed. There’s no need to worry, though. No one can get hurt in
Harmonia, so nothing too bad’s going to happen to them.
30 comments:
What a sad state they live in, but then of course they did something to "earn" the title of inmates. Very interesting snippet.
betty
Sounds a bit ominous! How did they get in there? Intriguing excerpt.
Nilanjana
Madly-in-Verse
Hmm. Foreboding. I believe I will make an effort to stay clear of the Centre!
I could kind of picture the scenario in my head & it felt so sad.
Well narrated :-)
I can relate. It sounds like my office when I'm working on a project - minus the food through a hole. I have to starve. But the screams go unheard and the solitary can drive one stir crazy :) Sounds very intriguing, Nick.
That is no way one have to live. It looks dark, sad and lonely.
Oh, yeah, nothing to bad could happen...I don't believe you! LOL!!!...This only makes things much more interesting, Nick :)
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This is like a scene from a very dark movie. You've got everybody wondering Nick.
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There are many ways to be hurt and I don't think they defined their parameters very well! Chilling.
Tasha
Tasha's Thinkings - Shapeshifters and Werewolves
Creepy. How would they know when someone died?
Well crafted, intriguing scene with a strong element of suspense! How do writers do that?
Moon
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Sounds ominous. What happened to them?
Did they "earn" the title of inmates? Wild guess that the protagonist is among them and will have to escape?
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Ouch. Talk about dystopian... *shudder*
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Such a bleak world, belied by the name, 'Harmonia'. This sounds like a fascinating story. Can't wait to read more!
Debbie @ THE DOGLADY'S DEN
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How sad for those in Harmonia. Not harmonious at all. thanks for dropping by my post.
What a lonely, sad situation to be in! I can't imagine what it's like locked away 24/7. There's always consequences to ones' action. So sad! Thank you for checking out my critters I drew for the letter "C" in my A2Z series, Art Sketching Through the Alphabet! Happy a2zing, my friend!
How could anything bad happen to them, indeed. I do wonder how they get in there if everything is so well ordered on the outside. Perhaps they come in underground or are drugged? I like how you make me wonder a little with each of these posts. :)
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Brilliantly creepy. Identifying place as a story character, equally savvy.
I'm pretty sure those inmates are screaming and going insane. o.o
~Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~
Story Dam
Patricia Lynne, Indie Author
Hi Nick - that's pretty depressing to read - how awful ... I'm not happy now - !! I need tea and a cream cake ... tea is fine the cream cake is not around ... but great writing - sleepless night ahead ... cheers Hilary
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Can not imagine such a place!
Great snippet!
They are all behind bars! But who are the ones running the show? Interesting proposition that adds to the mystery!
Hank
Oh wow that sounds so ominous! Makes me want to know more.
Eerily intriguing! WOW~
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DB McNicol, author & traveler
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I wonder if the inmates know of each other. Sound proof rooms? A lifetime sentence? Hmm…
Oh wow, that's the scariest thing I've read. If this gives me nightmares, I'm going to yell at you.
Something about that really piqued my interest and now I need to read this book!
Debbie
There's no need to worry, but I guess there is a revolution rising within the confines!
I like grim tales filled with angst. This is good stuff. Best wishes!
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