A Story In
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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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Shipping Container
“A single nuclear device, including laptop computer, can fit inside a standard 20-foot shipping container. There are 1,250 shipping containers on a regular container ship. Now if you look at this photo what do you see?”
“In profile, a container ship, fully loaded.”
“Notice anything unusual? Take my magnifying glass. Let me help you. There are wires connecting every container.”
“Every container’s armed?”
“Triggered at the same time, and the ship can be anywhere in the world, we can blow the planet asunder.”
“What is it?’
“One of ours.”
“Yes, I understand but what is it?”
“Our doomsday machine.”
Barry O'Farrell is an actor living in Brisbane, Australia.
Barry's other stories appear in Cyclamens & Swords, 101 Words, 50-Word Stories, and of course here at A Story in 100 Words.
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