A Story In
100 Words
Literature in Tiny Bursts.
You are invited to the wonderful world of microfiction. Whether you’re a reader, a writer, or one of our future robot overlords, welcome! A Story In 100 Words is a community of literature enthusiasts no matter the length, but we have a special predilection for narratives exactly 100 words in length.
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Unreasonable Fear Of…
Jumbo jets are supposed to be safer, the new Airbus A380 the safest.
An unusual, annoying sound distracts me from the terrific in-flight entertainment system.
What is that sound? Where the hell is it coming from?
Running water? Yes, it’s the sound of running water. No one seems alarmed…yet.
Now water is cascading from the ceiling of this A380.
Water begins to pool in the carpet. The water rises, continues to rise. Frighteningly, water now laps at my sneakers. I can feel my socks becoming damp.
Suddenly any fear of flying turns to fear of drowning…at 35,000 feet.
From Guest Contributor Barry O'Farrell
Barry is an actor living in Brisbane, Australia. The acting experience has inspired a latent desire to write. Barry is enjoying the challenge of writing in 100 words.
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