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 World's Worst Optimist
Dr. Jane Spurlock, world renowned neurologist, just finished the worst workday ever.
"You won't believe the awful things that happened today. First, several babies died of brain cancer. Then, a puppy with a broken spine tried to climb stairs to reach its master, who also died of brain cancer. And I spilled coffee on my new blouse."
Her always attentive husband, Roger, tried to place everything in its proper context.
"Look at the bright side. With the Republicans about to retake the House and dismantle Obama's health care reform, you won't have to attend to the poor and disenfranchised anymore."
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