Blood and Honor

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Blood and Honor

Many people feared Pancho Villa. The venerable caudillo was more than the man commanding the guerrilla, because he was more than a man. Fight after fight he resulted victorious and his army grew in numbers and strength. "A life sacrifice must be done for our country! Blood and Honor!" Was his convincing discourse. And a sacrifice I made.

I was privileged to be transformed by the general himself. The venom spread through my bloodstream burning me inside. Twitching and screeching I spent three nights on the cold desert floor until my heart stopped beating and I breathed no more...

 Twitching and screeching I spent three nights on the cold desert floor until my heart stopped beating and I breathed no more

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***100 words on the dot for the WattVampires Sire's Day writing challenge. Since they officially throw this on the Cinco de mayo (May 5th) a so very special holiday for our Mexican friends, I was inspired in and based my fledgeling story in Pancho Villa and the Revolution.

Here's the deal. Write a 100 short for the challenge based on a fledgeling, transformation during and after. Tag 10 people to join the challenge and add the  #bloodbonds to the story and book tags. Have fun guys!

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