Tag: drabble
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Order Up | One-Hundred-Word Story
What happens when a former fast-talking line cook takes a job at a tranquil garden center? High speed meets slow growth.
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The Four Girls | One-Hundred-Word Story
A simple post-fishing ritual between an old man and four neighborhood cats outlives the boat itself.
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So Big: One-Hundred-Word Story
She was six the first time. Eleanor gave all her dolls to a classmate whose family lost everything in a fire. At sixteen, she handed over her coat to a homeless woman. “Why did you do that, E?” asked her mom. Eleanor looked puzzled, “Because she’s about my size.” Her heart was so big, the…
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The Squeegee Method: One-Hundred-Word Story
An unemployed window washer fakes a music degree and brings his squeegee muscle memory to the conductor’s podium.
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Welcome Home: One-Hundred-Word Story
It was on the ground outside my dentist’s office: an old toothbrush. Bringing it inside, I showed the receptionist. “Look what I found out front.” She sighed, “That makes the third one this week.” Another patient leaned in. “I read all about this! A Houston dental clinic found thirteen on their front doorstep. Oral scientists…
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Inventory Control: One-Hundred-Word Story
When Bob loses his other job, the ice cream truck becomes his full-time residence. The biggest struggle is keeping his inventory frozen. That, and not eating too many Fudgsicles, Choco Tacos, and Push-Pops. Another challenge is finding a safe parking place at night. A quiet neighborhood street? No bueno. His pink and white truck sticks…
