DRABBLE

The Project

Day 338: Parents

Jason Edmunds
Fiction Shorts
Published in
Dec 3, 2024

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Random word: Parents
Twist:
An underground bunker setting

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“Don’t press that button, Jake. My parents say we will die if we leave the bunker because the outside air is toxic,” Tim says.

“Tim, the pollution can’t be that bad. We have been caged in this bunker with its air and water filters since our births. Aren’t you curious?”

“No, it is a safe place,” Tim replies.

Jake presses the button. The door wheezes open. Toxic tornado fumes swirl outside in the deserted landscape.

“It was a great idea to build an underground bunker,” Tim says.

“Yes, I agree. This awesome 3D model will rock the school science fair.”

I enjoyed the stories of S. Douglas Hall and Anna Soldenhoff:

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Jason Edmunds
Jason Edmunds

Written by Jason Edmunds

I enjoy socialising, experimenting in the kitchen, reading, writing and walking.

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