By Jeff Stone
I’ve always dreamed of going 100 mph. Most like me do. Right now, I’m going 95 at 2,600 RPMs. Not bad, but I have a feeling I’ll never get another shot at 100.
A resounding crack strengthens my conviction for a split second. But I’m going in a different direction now, picking up speed.
I’m cruising at well over 100 now, just not the way I’d pictured. It’s more glorious than I ever could’ve imagined.
People cheer as I rush overhead. But physics predictably take over. The ground rushes up. I splat against the earth.
The pitcher should’ve thrown a curve.
Creative and entertaining story.
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Love this. Very clever and well written. Wish I could be a baseball too!
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nice twist
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Very cool end. I enjoyed reading it twice: once without knowing, and again knowing. Great both times.
Thanks for taking the time to provide such detailed feedback. It was a challenging and fun story to write.
very well done! love it!
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Absolutely loved this! The perfect hook to grab my attention, great second act to keep my attention then flawless twist to finish the closing curtain. Job well done!
Thank you very much! I appreciate the specific feedback.
Thanks to everyone who edited, read, and commented on this story. As a Seamhead and bit of a baseball purist, crafting this story was both fun and challenging for me.
The format is obviously limiting, but it is also a tremendous tool for honing specific writing skills. I recommend it to all writers.
All the best to 101 Words and its staff, its readers, submitters…
Excellent.