A Story In
100 Words
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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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HISTORICAL FICTION ENTRY:
“Can I help you?”
“I...I just need a stamp, please.” he stammers, tapping his envelope on the counter. “Do...do you have anything interesting?”
“Not in singles.” She crinkles her nose, mirroring his disappointment. “A Purple Heart?”
“Perfect.”
His quarter and her first-class stamp exchange hands.
“Front box picks up at five. Still time to get that in today’s mail.”
At the door, he affixes the stamp and writes out the address. He retrieves the long-carried letter that starts ‘Dear...Mom?’ and tucks it inside. He seals it, takes a deeper breath, and passes the letter through the slot.
From Guest Contributor Scott Burnam
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