Form: Drabble

Exactly 100 words

Crimson Stains

My hands drip crimson as I put the knife in the sink. What a mess. I scrub hard with soap and water, but to my dismay, my hands are stained. A dead giveaway to the act I committed.  I need…

A Memory Cherished

Morning latte in hand, Amy sits in her wicker patio chair and admires her backyard flower garden. In weeks to come, she will recall this moment fondly as she unpacks boxes in her new home and moves into the next…

A.1. and the Secretary

Tony watched the evening news, amused as the Secretary of Education referred to “A1” instead of “AI” in a discussion about technology in schools. He rolled his eyes at her gaffe. Suddenly, he craved a juicy steak smothered in A.1.…