A Story In
100 Words
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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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Prevail
The Nazis took drastic measures to make me obey their cause. I had been beaten so badly, it took weeks for my swollen eye and broken arm to heal, and that wasn’t the worst of it. They threatened my wife and daughter. If I didn’t do what the Nazis wanted, they would kill my only family.
My parents were shot dead in their home because they hid Jewish friends, and I had been told they begged for their life.
If I continue to refuse, my wife and daughter will be next. I had to prevail; I wouldn’t let that happen.
From Guest Contributor Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher
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