The Immortal Potato
Lana V Lynx Unofficial Drabble Challenge
The immortality pill promised eternal power, but a century later, VP's words are sparks of nonsense:
"Freedom is a chair with no legs!"
"Democracy is a chair with no seat!"
"Justice is a chair with no back!"
Cameras linger on his plastic face and swollen tongue. The world yawns as his grin stiffens while stumbling like a wind‑up toy.
"Come to me if you want to sit in a real chair, come."
Pills of immortality grant the freedom to suffer, leaving an overwound spectacle of rattling parts.
"Please, come."
Hell's fire gleams impatiently, waiting for dirt to choke his mainspring.
About the Creator
Pamela Williams
“Suppose I had wings like the dawning day and flew across the ocean. Even then your powerful arm would guide and protect me.”
— Psalm 139:9–10, Contemporary English Version (CEV)
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Comments (12)
I really admired how you used satire without softening the horror. Great story, Pamela!
Excellent entry and very creative, Pamela. Congratulations on your clever top story❣
Congrats on Top Story, Pamela!
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
So eloquent! Smashing job 👏
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Loved this Pamela, Very creative and clever. Hell's fire gleams impatiently. Indeed - he must be burning indeed. His ears must be burning to say the least, after these drabbles. Nicely done!!
Hahahahahahaha he sure looks like a potato! Loved this!
Ha ha loved your Drabble Pamela
Great take on the challenge, an excellent story
Oh wow, that’s very creative, Pamela! Thanks for a clever entry!
Oh yes, that immortality potato seems a little too effective! Clever, Pamela!