Their baby was born without arms or legs. When the mother saw it she fainted. The father wept. An hour later, after the parents had regained their composure, the doctor returned. ‘We can cut off the oxygen and let it die,’ he said, ‘or maybe you want to keep it?’ Related articles 50-Word Stories #124 … Continue reading 50-Word Tales #128
The tempest roared and thundered. The yacht was sinking. On the deck, the newlyweds were arguing. 'Save yourself!' he shouted, pointing at the lifeboat. There was room only for one. 'Hell no!' she cried. 'Let's drown together!' They kissed. He took her hand. She nodded. They jumped into the sea. Related articles 50-Word Stories #124 … Continue reading 50-Word Stories #127
They were in a moonlit tent, in the forest. Two nightingales sang by turns. Frogs splashed in a nearby pond. Grasshoppers chirped. ‘Isn’t nature peaceful, sweetheart?’ he asked her. ‘Isn’t this date with nature better than going to the movies?’ A pack of wolves howled. She looked at him worried. Related articles 50-Word Stories #124 … Continue reading 50-Word Stories #126
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