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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Build It And They Will Come
The majority of his days were spent in darkness, so he was startled by the flickering of light in the distance. The illumination grew stronger as it approached. He thought of running. He could only imagine that the sudden shadows cast on the wall were those of danger approaching.
The light grew to a crescendo until a man walked around the corner. He was dressed in spelunker's gear, with a headlamp shining brightly from his helmet.
"Man, you scared me. I've been working in the cave gift shop for ten months, and you're the first customer I've seen."
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