Seven Letters
Micro Flash Fiction (90 words; fun, for a change)
This came from a micro flash fiction challenge: 90 words, based on the word “Battery”. HT:
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“Dangit!” shouts Karen, tossing down the Times. She sips lukewarm coffee from a chipped porcelain cup, sets it on the nightstand.
“What are you spouting?” asks Curt, rolling toward her.
“I’m shouting, you imbecile! Words mean something!”
He bolts up, snags the paper, opens to her page. Glances. “Let’s see…”
Grabbing, “Give that back, you—”
“Hell hath no fury like a woman deprived of her crossword!” he teases.
“No, don’t…” she pleads.
“Only one left: seven letters, ‘Assault.’ Second letter an A.”
“I’ll punch you!”
“Hah!” he shouts, “Battery!”
