Excellent Because, sometimes, the 'saving' is a two-way street... My Three Musketeers by Y. M. Roger 100 Word Flash Fiction writing prompt entry

It was almost midnight, and I was exhausted. Rounding a sharp curve, I noticed a dead animal. As I passed, six pin-pricks of light appeared over the top of the body.   Every work-centered instinct told me to keep going – I still had work to finish at home. Alone.   Pulling over, I walked back to the dead calico – her three kittens watching me from behind her.   I sighed, took off my blazer, and wrapped the needle-clawed bandits in it.   Next morning, the vet just smiled and handed the trio back to me saying, “Athos, Parthos, and Aramis are ready … dad!”     Writing Prompt Write a flash fiction story. 100 words exactly. Title not included in count. Author Notes Image 'Three Baby Kittens' from Pinterest [pinterest.com]

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