The Eternal Shadow
As the authorities lay out historical photographs, Alex can't fathom why they're in all of them—except one. An engaging, witty flash fiction tale of mystery and self-discovery.
21. Juni 2024
Panel 1
Location: Interrogation Room. Time: Night. Lighting: Harsh, overhead lighting creating deep shadows. Camera Shot: Close-up. Camera Movement: Stationary. Characters: Alex. Emotion: Confused. Pose: Sitting at a metal table, squinting under bright lights. Dialog: 'I told you, I don't remember any of this!'
Alex blinked under the harsh interrogation lights.
Panel 2
Location: Interrogation Room. Time: Night. Lighting: Harsh, overhead lighting creating deep shadows. Camera Shot: Medium shot. Camera Movement: Zoom in. Characters: Detective Carter. Emotion: Smug. Pose: Standing, sliding photographs across the table with a smirk. Dialog: None.
The detective smirked, sliding another worn photograph across the table.
Panel 3
Location: Interrogation Room. Time: Night. Lighting: Harsh, overhead lighting casting exaggerated shadows. Camera Shot: Close-up on photographs. Camera Movement: Stationary. Characters: None. Emotion: N/A. Pose: N/A. Dialog: None.
Alex's.
Panel 4
Location: Interrogation Room. Time: Night. Lighting: Harsh, overhead lighting casting deep shadows. Camera Shot: Close-up on Alex. Camera Movement: Zoom in slowly. Characters: Alex. Emotion: Shocked. Pose: Sitting up straight, eyes wide, staring at photographs. Dialog: 'How is this possible?'
Alex's eyes darted over the bizarre collection.
Panel 5
Location: Interrogation Room. Time: Night. Lighting: Dim, overhead light focused on the image. Camera Shot: Close-up on the final photograph. Camera Movement: Zoom out slightly. Characters: None. Emotion: N/A. Pose: N/A. Dialog: None.
dated precisely five years ago—an age-old figure standing behind Alex at a friend's wedding.