The Label Around Your Neck

Occasionally I like to challenge myself with word-limit fiction. Here's a bit of 50-word fiction for you...

“Another miracle of modern science,” said Dr. Jones, congratulating Dr. Shaal. 

Dr. Shaal stood watch at the window of the neonatal unit, embodying disquietude.

“Have you noticed how all children aren’t born with labels?" asked Dr. Shaal rhetorically. 

Unaware, the Novak’s loomed over their new-born daughter, applying their bygone tags.

Threat

Sam watched every day without fail.

From his vantage point Sam could see the whole street, watch every person every step of the way.

The postman always arrived by 1pm, and 28 days had passed since Sam’s insurance complaint. Sam was patient but time had run out. The Ombudsman beckoned.

50 & 100 Word Fiction

I've just added a new section on the blog for 50 & 100 word fiction, something I'm quite enjoying writing at the moment.

One of my first 50-word stories, Resolutions, has been published on 50 Word Fiction, and one of my first 100 word stories ,Doggone, is on Friday Flash Fiction. Hopefully over time I'll have more success in these challenging formats.

Body Parts

“You’re my cyborg doppleganger?” Robin asked. “Prove it.”

Nibor removed his shirt, revealing his extra nipple. Robin felt under his own shirt for confirmation, announcing “It’s on the wrong side.”

“My Makers didn’t flip the image before creating me,” Nibor sighed and dropped his trousers. “Ran out of ink too.”


50 words to tell a story. I figured I'd give this concept a go, especially as it fits nicely with my limited writing time. so the above was my first (un-tweaked) attempt at a 50 word story.