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Monday Microfiction: "G'roth the Mighty"

  • Writer: Jennifer Peaslee
    Jennifer Peaslee
  • Jun 23
  • 1 min read
Cartoon of a muscular man standing, wearing brown shorts. The figure has exaggerated features and a neutral expression, set against a plain backdrop.
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This week's microfiction is a 70-word story about a mighty warrior.


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!


G'roth the Mighty


G’roth the Mighty was sick of the grind. Every day, a new monster to fight, a new beast to tame, a new woman to bed.


“Tomorrow,” he promised himself, “will be a day of rest.”


But the next morning, the queen’s favored knight came to call. “Your help is needed, O Mighty G’roth. Our queen has been stolen by a—”


“Sorry, it’s my lazy day,” G'roth said, shutting the door.

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