Prose Challenge of the Week #19: In no more than 50 words, write about guilt. The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #ProseChallenge

She’s Gone

I watched her walk away. I was certain I'd see her again. I was sure I could explain. Instead I received a phone call. "She's dead." Those two words tore through me. Why didn't I see? She is gone and now the guilt eats me alive. Let me die.