Berenice was in her sunny garden. She stooped to tie her shoelaces, and was about her business, when someone slapped her bum. She grinned. ‘Not now hubby,’ she said, ‘I have to water the rosebushes.’ She turned, and was startled: it was not her husband Johnny, but Michael, her stepchild. PS: This week I am … Continue reading A 50-Word Story a Day Keeps the Boredom Away #51
The landlord told her he would evict her if she did not pay the rent today. She had no money. Through the town she wandered, weeping, and rolling her long fiery locks around her finger. On a wig shop window she read: 'We buy red hair. Excellent price.' 'Should I?' Related articles Bad Habits for … Continue reading 50-Word Tales #98
While the lovers were out celebrating Valentine's Day lightning struck their house, which caught fire. When they returned home they found it burnt to the ground. They wept, more for the cat than for their property. But then they kissed. 'So long as love each other all is well!' Related articles Why Men Love Women … Continue reading 50-Word Tales #97
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