The Great Conflagration [Flash Fiction/Creative Scene]

*This is a writing prompt response written for practice. Feedback welcome.*

Writing prompt was a constrained writing challenge. The story had to include the following elements:1.) No more than 800 words2.) [Include] Word list: Absolution, Blackguard, Algeria, Thorn3.) [Include] Sentence Block: "Live to the point of tears." and "When anything can happen, everything matters."4.) Open your story with: "Mother died today. Or maybe, yesterday; I can't be sure." and End story with: "But now I must sleep." /// from user Cody_Fox23