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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His First And Last Day On The Job
Shawna James was the only female butcher in the tri-city area. She was known to be impatient with the new employees, especially as they looked at her as some kind of aberration.
But she wouldn't have trusted anyone else with explaining how the machinery works. No one else cared as much.
"This here's the mincer. First you need to wet the sausage down. If it's too dry, you might create friction. Then you need to insert it into the slot. If it doesn't fit, don't worry. Just keep pushing until it goes all the way in."
"That's what she said."
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