The personality of the chopping block shines through vividly. Great personification of an inanimate object.

Nice work Ms. Murphy.

I’m sorry I missed this one earlier. – Or maybe I wasn’t here yet?

Like= I’m left with the aftermath, the sorrow-filled silence and the dripping of blood. (the line not the sentiment =)

Thanks M! I did get a bit of a jump on you but I’m a newbie to ficly also. I feel so behind these stalwart and prolific writers. Especially when I have to try to catch up with series or ongoing prequels or sequels