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101 Word Short Stories
I befriended the spider in my toothbrush cabinet. Louie, he’s called. Looks like one. What can I say, he’s really brought me out of my shell. A new lease on life. Just a day before, I had thrown in the towel. I put flowers around my bed and blanketed myself like a mummy. Had to plan my own damn funeral. Guest list of one. Right when I wrapped up—bam—I had to piss, but hey, that’s how I spotted him.
Louie and I, we’ve got plans now. I found a glass jar. We’ll go see the world, just us two.
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Nice! A snail on the nightstand or a spider in the medicine cabinet ~ go with whatever can save you. Sweet story, Melissa. 🙂
Thank you so much for your lovely words, Ephra! It always is those lovely little creatures that help us look at things a little differently.
Melissa, that’s such a wonderful story of someone being brought back from the edge. Very nice!
Very clever tale regarding despair and deliverance.
Message clear: a tiny unexpected variation can engender real change for the better.
Love this story of how all around us are our buddies! And it’s very funny.
Aww. Yay for Louie!
That was quirky and lovely.
Really enjoyed this perfect story.
Sometimes, that’s all it takes. Nicely done.