Cautiously he made his way along the narrow alleyway. The town appeared deserted, but snipers still lurked. Miraculously in the midst of the deserted road, was a rose bush on the first floor blooming in gay abandon. Or, he thought as his steps quickened, someone was caring for it. Could it be her? He ran the rest of the way, climbing the stone steps two at a time. He had come back to look for his lame sister, abandoned by the fleeing family in face of the enemy. He found her. The roses had led him to her. Miracles happened. #100wordstory #ripplesnreflections #arunawrites #pictureptompt #womensweb
