A Story In
100 Words
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“What is essential in war is victory, not prolonged operations. Sun Tzu.”
“Eh?” Brett peered over the safety cage of the Ferris wheel, checking for progress.
Toni made to repeat herself. “What is–"
“I heard you. What the hell are you blabbering about?”
“Well, Sun Tzu was a philosopher–“
“Psychopath who fancied himself as a guru. Sure you want to be quoting him in our predicament? Not sure He’s a fan.” Brett pointed skyward.
“Tut, they’ll fix it. I’m just commenting on their taking their sweet time.”
There was a deafening grinding of metal.
There were screams from below.
From Guest Contributor Perry McDaid
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