Famous Last Words

Apr 7th, 2010 by thegooddoctor in 100 Words

Stanley Ash paused at the doorway. As with everything, he wanted his departure to be appropriately dramatic.

“This may be the last time you ever hear from Stanley Ash”

The applause was polite. Stanley Ash knew instinctively he had underwhelmed.

He ignored the sycophantic drooling of his assistants. He rejected the escort back to his penthouse. He refused to utter a single word to anyone, and with a wave of his hand, emptied the room. He was silently composing his next speech, determined to win their hearts, not just their obedience.

Ironically, no one saw Stanley Ash alive ever again.

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