Short Stories in 40 Words or Less

Microfiction Series

Instant Gratification Monkey — https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/10/why-procrastinators-procrastinate.html

Lack of…

I can’t waste time trying to rationalize my lusts into some sacred pursuit. I am reluctantly patient, constantly searching for the gratification monkey. Awards don’t make me content, just encourages me to risk more.

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Narcissist

A sculptor creates a statue so beautiful he falls in love with it. I wonder if anyone will tell him that he just made a mirror?

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Keep These Two Separated

Two men who were once bitter rivals at boarding school fight together in WWI. Only one survived… maybe they should have been in different infantry divisions.