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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The Perfect Trap
“And then I’ll have ten spicy tacos with another fifteen taquitos and a side of guac.”
“That will be one dollar sir.”
“This is incredible!”
His dollar was halfway to the register when he was thrown to the ground by a cataclysmic force. Suddenly, the force directed itself outwards, and the walls and ceiling separated into dense gray powder, quickly carried away by the tremendous wind. Around the perimeter where the building used to be, the mightiest of the Aesir stood looking inward.
Walking over to Loki, Odin grinned over the prostrate trickster.
“I can’t believe you fell for this!”
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