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Demanding

December 9, 2022 15 Comments

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Before Aunty May could stop it, the vase wobbled then crashed onto the floor. She’d need to order a replacement now and she was certain she knew who had knocked it to the ground.

Aunty Betty was getting increasingly rowdy.

“Betty, did you do this?”

Betty confirmed it by straightening the tablecloth. “Fine, I’ll swap out the vase for the one you like. This is the last time I’ll be listening to you. Stop breaking things, alright?”

May couldn’t wait to finish planning Betty’s funeral as she imagined her sister’s reaction to seeing the coffin the family had purchased for her.

By Melisa Khan

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  1. Derek says

    December 9, 2022 at 7:19 am

    I liked this. It was unexpected and very well-written.

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    • Melisa says

      December 9, 2022 at 7:34 am

      Glad you liked it!

      Reply
  2. Meryl Stacey Hulber says

    December 9, 2022 at 7:23 am

    Family dynamics shown in a rather cynical way. Well written and straight to the point.

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    • Melisa says

      December 9, 2022 at 8:57 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Parisa says

    December 9, 2022 at 8:08 am

    That was an impressive ending very well thought out. A good short read!

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    • Melisa says

      December 9, 2022 at 9:57 am

      Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Anika An-noor says

    December 9, 2022 at 8:43 am

    What a twist at the end. Loved the dark humour. Looking forward for more

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    • Melisa says

      December 9, 2022 at 8:55 am

      Yes! That’s what I was going for.

      Reply
  5. Sharif says

    December 9, 2022 at 10:00 am

    Short and dark – so many layers in this story and in such a short form! Really good read.

    Reply
  6. Sara says

    December 9, 2022 at 11:31 am

    What an unexpected ending. Loved reading it. Looking forward for more!

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    • Melisa says

      December 9, 2022 at 12:08 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. 2912 says

    December 9, 2022 at 11:47 am

    Awesome!! Great Twilight Zone feel.

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    • Melisa says

      December 9, 2022 at 12:10 pm

      Glad you think so!

      Reply
  8. David Higham says

    December 17, 2022 at 8:35 am

    Witty and ingenious. I loved it.

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    • Melisa says

      December 26, 2022 at 11:49 am

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed my story.

      Reply

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