Chatrang
Aug 9th, 2021 by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
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“Your move,” Death said.
They can’t hear me. Please give me another chance. The mortal shivered.
“Thirteen moves.” The Guardian Angel moved his bishop.
The Death Angel smirked. “Check.”
“It’s never enough to defend their lives,” the Guardian sighed.
No, I don’t want to die.
“They never learn, do they?” Death chuckled. “No empathy for others, until violence knocks on their doors.”
No, please, I’m a good person.
“Someday, maybe, I hope to defend a man who is worth a decent game.” The guardian placed his knight.
Oh god, I can’t see anything, I want to live!
Death roared, “Checkmate.”
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