50 Word Microfiction
Where Did the Time Go?
Thrifty Words Challenge #8: Youth
Published in
Oct 21, 2020
Her face ached from smiling, heart bursting with fun. Her skirt swirled as he held her hands and they jived and bounced to the infectious beat of peace.
“Edith dear.”
She opened her eyes, her smile melted away. He stood before her, a crooked old man.
“Time for your pills.”
My thanks to Marla Bishop for the prompt. I initially wanted to write a story reflecting how challenging it is to be a young person entering the world of work right now — at least here in the UK — but decided that was too grim, so have instead looked from the other end of the telescope. You can join in too — the more the merrier:
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