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DRABBLE

It Was Only a Dream

RW Drabble 2.0 #14 | TERRARIUM

Kim Zuch
Fiction Shorts
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Jan 14, 2025

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Photo by Alissa Kennedy on Unsplash

A Drabble is a work of fiction that is exactly 100 words.

Rainwater poured into the room from special grooves in the ceiling. The storm was clearing up. Golden sunlight forced its way between the clouds, sparkling through the wall of water as I watched from my hammock.

It didn’t rain often, but when it did, my house felt like a tropical paradise. I lived in a terrarium. Lush green plants filled the space. A clear stream ran through the center, and glass walls provided incredible views.

I fell asleep to the sound of running water.

Waking up in my bed, I sighed. Did I really just dream about being a frog?

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Kim Zuch
Kim Zuch

Written by Kim Zuch

I write about nature, birdwatching, the outdoors, and conservation issues. I like to share pictures and sometimes my dogs show up. Twitter: @kimclawson2

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