Monday Microfiction: Popcorn

Monday Microfiction: Popcorn

“…and a large popcorn, please.” Katie smiled at Todd. As Katie swiped her card, Todd carefully filled the bucket past the brim. He turned with a grin, thinking about how their fingers would briefly touch. “Hey, Babe,” Ryan said, slipping...

Microfiction Monday: Bug

Marie was tapping her foot when the landlord arrived. Before he could speak, she said, “I want to cancel my lease.” The landlord looked around. Marie was surrounded by her belongings. “But you’re moving in today.” He gestured to the...
Monday Microfiction: Popcorn

Monday Microfiction: Danger

“Okay, time to put the book down and go clean your room.” Janet looked up and narrowed her eyes. “No.” Her mom froze. “I’m sorry?” Setting the book down, Janet crossed her arms. “I said no.” She paused, then set...
Monday Microfiction: Popcorn

Monday Microfiction: Fireworks

An explosion of color lit up the sky. Ava looked up, grinning widely. A growing drumbeat vibrated the grassy earth below their feet. Logan felt it in his gut and looked over at his girlfriend. The vibrant lights played across Ava’s face. Logan was transfixed by...
Monday Microfiction: Popcorn

Microfiction Monday: The Mask

Amelia found the mask at a flea market booth. “A wall decoration,” the vendor had said. Amelia wasn’t too sure. It was the size of a human face, the inside contoured as if it had been molded onto a person. There were holes for the eyes, but not for...