By N.O.A. Rawle
He shuffles into my office, bastardized uniform fluttering like banners heralding rebellion.
The silence marks a stand-off in the duel that started in the class—his territory. He’s not on home ground now.
“Do you think I like having to call you here today?” I wield rhetoric like a true hero.
Dissent oozes from every pore.
Dumb insolence is overrated.
“Well?” Bulging corpuscles turn my forehead puce.
“I think,” he licks his lips, “It’s time I taught you a lesson.”
Despite the tentativeness with which he speaks, the knife that drives the words home shows the strength of his conviction.
Wow, shocking stuff, excellent. Amazing to get it in 101 words!
Thanks Pat!
Love the rich vocab. Very evocative,
Thank you so much!
Great story.
Wonderful story! So much suspense for 101 words.
JR Hampton & asgardana et al, thank you for the comments. Glad you enjoyed the read!
Nicely written. I’ve joined the 101 words and I’m looking forward to submitting something soon.