Excuses | A 100 Word Story

#784 - Crane Wife

Hey you, yeah you. Not sure if you’ve noticed, but I’m inching ever-closer to my 1,000th 100 word story. When I do my streak will end as I’ve decided to chart a course for now storytelling challenges. But, I’ve opened up The Elite 100 to dedicate the final 100 stories I write to you. Interested? I hoped you would be! Just click the button below and for $20 you’ll get a 100 word story dedicated to you + a copy of the ebook collection (that’s all 1,000 stories) before it goes up for preorder!

Act now because this offer only lasts till I sell 100 spots or reach story #901! Whichever comes first!

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From their window they watched a bolt of lightning hit the tree across the street then split in half. The news said not to panic and now it’s too late. All roads are flooded and closed to traffic. Where they are is where they must stay for safety.

Another bolt hit their car, setting it on fire as the torrential rain began to fall. The couple stood at their window, in each other’s arms, watching the raindrops gather and rise.

“At least we have an excuse not to attend that party tonight,” she said and they laughed till they cried.

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JAPAN - Japanese Fairy Tale

Three of Swords represents betrayal—from an outside force or from an internal struggle.

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