Monday Microfiction: "Trouble"

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This week's microfiction is a 50-word story about trouble.

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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Trouble

His eyes follow my every move. I can practically feel him tense up in anticipation. A shiver runs down my spine. I quicken my pace, trying to avoid him, but he redirects his route.

There’s nothing I can do.

I give in, standing still, letting my cat pounce on me.

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