Just ahead, she saw the alley in the sunlight. If she could make it she would be safe. Her heart pounded and she felt the package tucked inside her sweater. Father Daniel had trusted her and she couldn’t let him down. She heard footsteps behind her but didn’t turn to look. Father Daniel said if she could make it to the Cathedral, a Friar would be waiting to take possession of the package. Suddenly she felt like she was in a bad novel. She stepped into the sunlight and turned right. Hopefully her story had a happy ending.
Susan Jarreau - Of Dreams and Disasters 
Well done, Susan! I hope her “novel” experience has a happy ending!
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Thanks Sascha! This was a fun prompt to write.
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Oh, nice one! I hope the sunshine is a symbol of success.
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Reaching the sunlight is great symbolism. I have great hope for her.
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Hope she delivers the package safely.
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I have a good feeling about this one. I think she’ll be okay.
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I hope so too! Run!
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A captivating story , Susan.I too hope her story had had a happy ending.
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Well told, Susan! It wouldn’t be the Bishop following her, would it?
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I have to admit I don’t get that reference. I think that’s a high compliment then if I hit some familiar territory. Thank you!
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I hope it’s a happy ending, too. Another wonderful story, Susan. :o) I love your writing.
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Thank you Lori! I think this might be one of my rare happy endings.
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I want to know more! More! Aaaaah! Well done with the suspense!
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One of the few times I wish I had a higher word count to work with. It was a fun idea that I’d love to explore. Thank you!
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I hope she makes it. It could be as dangerous as the Da Vinci code. No telling what she my have let herself in for
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The photo did inspire images of Da Vinci Code . . .
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The build up of tension was very powerful but the step into the sunshine changed everything. Beautifully written!
On another note … You were kind enough to leave a comment on my story for this prompt (The edge of uncertainty). You outlined some interesting possible scenarios in response to events in the story so thank you for that. I am so sorry but I accidentally deleted the comment as I started to make my response to you. Please don’t be offended – clumsy fingers were the culprits! Edith
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No worries. It’s happened to me before too. Thanks for your kind words.
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I’ve never read “The Da Vinci Code” or anything like it, but your story reminded me of those religion based mysteries.
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It’s funny. My first glance at the picture and that’s exactly what I imagined.
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Well, you’re not far off since the photo is from Jerusalem’s Old City.
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Good tension and a cliffhanger. I also hope she made it to the Cathedral. Good writing. 🙂 — Suzanne
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