Flash Fiction / Micro Fiction
Length - 100 words each
Three pieces written for the competition theme 'Close'.
* 'Mummy's Knight' finished 3rd Place in the competition!
* 'Mummy's Knight' finished 3rd Place in the competition!
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It's All in the Planning
How long was I out?
Inside Reginald's head he'd already been spending the money, but movement in
his rear-view mirror demanded his attention and he slammed a foot down on the
accelerator, revving the engine in anticipation.
'Come
on! What are they doing?' He screamed aloud, struggling to hear himself. 'Are
they walking!?'
They
opened the passenger door. That's when he noticed their swag bags were empty.
'Trouble?'
He shrieked, as he forced his foot down harder and his metal mistress moaned.
'Trouble.'
One of the balaclava laden lads confirmed. His tone was infuriatingly casual. 'It's
Wednesday. Place is closed.'
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Mr Merlon
Since my first day of school, you, alone, found the time.
You
patched me up after all the fights - even those I fought against myself.
School
is done now, and, after years in the gutter I've finally taken charge. I've
applied to become a qualified teaching assistant, thanks to your friendship.
But
instead of walking in through a familiar frame to see you busy marking
coursework, I find this six-foot headstone of solid oak, and a tear escapes me.
I
pull it ajar, uncaring of the new tenant, and walk away.
Because
for me, this door was always open.
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Mummy's Knight
My dad tells me, he's a valiant knight and that when I
hear Mummy screaming, I must shut my eyes whilst he fights off The Monster.
My
dad tells me I must keep my eyes shut, because if it catches me peeking, The
Monster will come for me as well.
My
dad is a liar. I did open my eyes once, and I saw The Monster. It looked a lot
like my dad. When I'm a little older, I'll be the knight that Mummy was
promised. Until then, as I grow into my braver armour, I'll keep my eyes
closed.
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