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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Die A Little Death
I'd told everyone I knew what I was doing. A real pro. So when the sound system had a connection problem and no one could hear the introductory speaker, my heart dropped instantly. Not because of the mishap. I could talk my way out of a mishap.
Rather, I had no idea what might be wrong. My boss was going to kill me if I didn't get this fixed immediately.
I frantically tested every possible combination of cable and jack hoping for a miracle.
At least the electric shock that killed me happened quickly enough I never felt a thing.
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