Monday Microfiction: "Donation"

This week's microfiction is a 100-word story about a donation.

Many (but not all) 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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Donation

“Thanks for your donation.” Tamika smiled and accepted the box; the donor’s shifty gaze never met hers.

“I hope someone will get use out of it,” the man muttered as he left.

Tamika opened the box and peered at its contents: a lone porcelain doll dressed in a purple satin dress. Tamika inspected the doll, noting that a foot and two fingers were missing. The doll’s unfortunate-looking face was set in a creepy smile.

“Nobody’s gonna want you, poor thing,” said Tamika.

As she turned away, she heard a rustling noise.

When she looked back, the doll no longer smiled.