flash fic·tion noun
- fiction that is extremely brief, typically only a few hundred words or fewer in its entirety.
Outside the Perimeter –By John Thursday
- a flash fiction prequel to In the Road by John Thursday.
Part II
Johnny peeled the pickle slice from his Sunday shirt and tossed it into his mouth with a snarl. Grabbing a tiny napkin from the silver table dispenser he dabbed at the stain left behind and glared at his older brother.
What the Hell, Lane!?
You said you wanted it, Lane responded.
Johnny! Susan snapped.
Look at my shirt! Johnny attempted a retort. It was no use. Shirts get dirty, under no circumstances do children cuss in public. Johnny’s great-grandfather, Papa, chewed his food serenely and smiled at the young boy before turning to Lane.
So you’re a wrastler now? he asked, using an Arcadian pronunciation that made Lane squirm.
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