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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Hurt
“We’re joined today by the great Cuban émigré slugger Robinson Falco Villegas, Jr.”
“Hola.”
“Robby, rather than talk about your recent injury, why don’t you tell us why you and your father were named after Jackie Robinson?”
“I wasn’t named after him. I was named after the great irascible poet, Robinson Jeffers. I learned English so I could read his poems.”
“I didn’t know that. Can you quote your favorite lines?”
“I’d prefer to paraphrase.”
“If it makes you more comfortable, go right ahead.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, go for it.”
“Were it not for penalties, you’d be dead now.”
From Guest Contributor Clyde Liffey
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