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Hiram Harrison left the pulpit of his megachurch, smiling. His sheep were his to fleece and he knew a text
for every bit of hatred to stir up, every appeal for more money.
The stranger in his office looked like trash, tattered , unkempt, a tattoo on his arm: Hebrews
13:2
Hiram, sneering, went
to snap out a text about marking the skin and instead said “In the beginning,
God created the heavens and the earth…”
and he went on, unable to stop.
“Carry on till you’ve heard,” said the stranger, and then he
was gone, leaving Hiram helplessly, carefully, reciting.
(In response to Light and Shade Challenge's prompt taking inspiration from the phrase: If you don't find it in the index, look very carefully through the entire catalogue.)
But was he wearing a polycotton shirt? I loved this, sharp as ever! Lyssa M x
ReplyDelete*That* would be an abomination as you are well aware! Glad you liked it.
DeleteThis is fantastic on so many levels! Great view of the prompt!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much - glad you liked it.
DeleteWhat perfect punishment fot that particular sinner! Love Hiram being left reciting.
ReplyDeleteAmazing how we can get so caught up in our own agendas that we forget to be thoughtful hosts.
ReplyDeleteNicely done!
Weird how caught up in himself he was, and a bit rude. Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteHiram is such a unsavoury character as summed up so succinctly in the opening paragraph. I had to look up Hebrews 13:2. I think Hiram might choke on the words when he reaches them. Such clear and contrasting characters in this.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Hiram made an error in judgement, and now gets his reward.
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