The Dummy | A 100 Word Story

#729 - A Throwback Story

“She is not a dummy! She’s real,” he screamed at his manager. “I know what you’re thinking. I see the way you look at me. You think I’m nuts, don’t you?”

Jimmy picked up a glass with hands that shook so violently, alcohol sloshed onto the floor, leaving little for him to gulp.

“I didn’t say that, Jimmy. I just think Sally could use a rest, that’s all. Let’s just put her away—”

Jimmy threw his glass against the wall. “Put her down,” he chuckled, “to you I’m just a ventriloquist. To her, I’m much more. Isn’t that right, Sally?”

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