The phone rang.
She waited for her slumbering husband to answer, then, disgusted, climbed out and walked around the bed.
“Hello?”
“Hon? I went outside for some air and accidentally locked myself out. Could you come open the door?”
Slowly, she turned to look at the still figure lying there.
Today is Fifty Day.
A word challenge from my good friend, Adela of Black Tortoise Press!
The challenge? Write a story in exactly 50 words!
It's more difficult than it sounds.
But totally fun!
Care to share?
It's easy... Just leave your link in the comments section!
I love this kind of challenge. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMe, too, Pennie! Thank you for reading!
DeleteOh ho! Sounds like this woman leads an interesting life! Good job.
ReplyDeleteLike that old Chinese curse—may your life be interesting!
DeleteOh my, this gave me chills!
ReplyDeleteHeehee! Yes!
DeleteSimple - and potentially very nasty indeed. Your mind is a fertile place.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it scares me a little! ;)
DeleteOh my goodness you have totally spooked---and intrigued!
ReplyDeleteI used to write stories like this all the time i school. I think I drove my teachers batty! ;)
DeleteCreepy, unless he dialed the wrong number.
ReplyDeleteOooh! I hadn’t thought of that!
DeleteUmm, who is in her bed if hubby locked himself out?
ReplyDeleteExactly, River! That’s what’s so scary!
DeleteI don’t see it so am trying again…50 words is a story with no extra words: https://www.retireinstyleblogtoo.com/2021/08/the-mirror-50-words.html
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