Five 50 Words Tale (Sean G.)


“Going South”

Everything spiralled out of control so damn quickly. It had been a long night to say the least. Now the sun was rising but new hope was nowhere to be found. Looking down at the city below, one turned to the other and said, “Do you think they made it?”

“Perspective”

“We are so screwed!” cried Anthony. “Now you’re worried?” asked Antonella. “The green towers have been getting larger by the day! I know the giant, metal robot will come soon! We need a stronger hill!” replied Anthony. “…I need a stronger man…” muttered Antonella to herself as she walked away.

“Office Solstice”

“Is it just me or does today seem like the longest day of the year?” asked Gary. “It’s been okay.” noted Cassie. Gary knew she wasn’t catching the joke but pressed onward. “Yeah, that sun won’t be setting for awhile!” Gary added. “I’m not interested.” Cassie retorted while eye rolling.

“Supernatural”

They stood there perplexed at what they’d come across. After a seemingly endless dash through the woods, the clearing revealed a house that had been abandoned for quite some time. There was a rustling to the right. Suddenly, the perimeter of the clearing had been lined with shadowy, tall figures.

“Date Night”

The retro pinball arcade was within sight. However, an open parking spot was not. They bounced from lot to lot and garage to garage for literally an hour with no luck. They talked, laughed, and enjoyed each other’s company, not realizing the irony of the situation. They were the pinball.

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