Taking Drastic Measures

Around mid-morning one day, you realize that everything that is happening seems really familiar. After much thought you discover that your life has fallen into a terrible rut and now you must take drastic measures to find a way out of it. Write the scene where you make a life-changing decision.

Author:: Brian A. Klems
Publish date:: Jan 3, 2012

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

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