Monday Microfiction: "A Pirate's Surrender"

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This week's microfiction is a 100-word story about a fearsome pirate up against an unbeatable foe.

Many of my micro stories are inspired by prompts provided by THE FICTION DEALER Substack. I highly recommend checking it out if you’re interested in reading more microfics — or writing your own!

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A Pirate's Surrender

“Avast, ye matey,” Tommy snarled, brandishing his cutlass against a sturdy foe.

“Tommy!” someone shouted. He ignored the voice; couldn’t they see this was important? But when he looked again at his opponent, they were a thick tree.

“Get inside now,” the angry voice boomed.

Tommy jumped and gripped his weapon harder, but the sword was now a stick. Ignore it, his mind whispered. You’re a pirate, not a boy.

“If I have to say it again, you won’t be able to sit for a week!”

Tommy dropped his stick and ran inside. He was a boy, not a pirate.

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