Microfiction

 

Microfiction

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The objective of microfiction was to create a story in 140 characters or fewer, including punctuation. A picture would be provided by the organiser to act as a prompt.

It was fun to do and a challenge to wordy individuals like me. The following two efforts are from January 2011, prompted by the illustration above.

Horrified, he discovered that he had drawn from his scabbard not a sword but a parasol. Valiantly he battled on, blocking his enemy’s blows. (140 characters)

 

 

Forensic pathologists were astounded. Cause of death? Microscopic samurai hidden under cocktail umbrella.  The victim never saw his killers. (140 characters)

 

 

 

 

Microfiction Monday #66

Lovely Susan from ‘Stony River’ organises and hosts this weekly meme. Thank you Susan J

She provides a picture and the challenge is to create a story in 140 characters or fewer – including punctuation! 

Click here to read more marvels of microfiction – and perhaps join in. It’s fun!

Here is this week’s picture accompanied by my offerings.

Horrified, he discovered that he had drawn from his scabbard not a sword but a parasol. Valiantly he battled on, blocking his enemy’s blows.

(140 characters)

Forensic pathologists were astounded. Cause of death? Microscopic samurai hidden under cocktail umbrella. The victim never saw his killers.

(139 characters)