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Flash Fiction 100
Departures
by zanya
Mike shifted uncomfortably. The queue seemed endless.
Noon on a Saturday in July, he was ready to fly off to catch some sun.
He glanced at the throng snaking through security. Heads bent, most scrolled endlessly on phones.
Rays of sun from the unexpected heatwave illuminated the luggage, piled high against a wall in departures.
The flashing sign indicated a further five hours of waiting.
"Bedlam," Mike muttered as he wiped beads of perspiration from his brow.
Buddy Joe sent him a pic of a crowded beach. Mike sighed deeply.
Turning around, Mike hurried towards the exit onto the street.
Flash 100 writing prompt entry
Mike shifted uncomfortably. The queue seemed endless.
Noon on a Saturday in July, he was ready to fly off to catch some sun.
He glanced at the throng snaking through security. Heads bent, most scrolled endlessly on phones.
Rays of sun from the unexpected heatwave illuminated the luggage, piled high against a wall in departures.
The flashing sign indicated a further five hours of waiting.
"Bedlam," Mike muttered as he wiped beads of perspiration from his brow.
Buddy Joe sent him a pic of a crowded beach. Mike sighed deeply.
Turning around, Mike hurried towards the exit onto the street.
Noon on a Saturday in July, he was ready to fly off to catch some sun.
He glanced at the throng snaking through security. Heads bent, most scrolled endlessly on phones.
Rays of sun from the unexpected heatwave illuminated the luggage, piled high against a wall in departures.
The flashing sign indicated a further five hours of waiting.
"Bedlam," Mike muttered as he wiped beads of perspiration from his brow.
Buddy Joe sent him a pic of a crowded beach. Mike sighed deeply.
Turning around, Mike hurried towards the exit onto the street.
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Writing Prompt Write a flash fiction story. But you can only use 100 words. Exactly. Title does not count in the word count. |
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