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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Creation
The painting of the woman holding a baby close, swaddled in a white blanket, is meticulous. Her long unkempt hair is covering her face, and a man leaning over has his hands gently placed on each of her shoulders. The mother’s tear drop gives off a somber scene; however, the colorful blue background breaks the bleakness.
“Sarah, this sullen painting, even with blue in the background, isn’t joyful as I instructed.”
“It is.”
“Explain.”
“If my brother hadn’t been still born, I wouldn’t have been created.
Sarah packed her supplies and, satisfied, left the room with a sensation of stares.
From Guest Contributor Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher
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