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47 words world story

Paul and John’s 47 words short story unofficial challenge

By Antoni De'LeonPublished about 17 hours ago 1 min read
47 words world story
Photo by Pickled Stardust on Unsplash

The startled fish sees the residue of society floating all round him. "Goodness...what on earth is going on above - peoples lives are ending up in the drink".

"Don't worry". The mermaid assured him. "Pretty soon, you will be the one eating them, the tables are turning".

PromptsStream of Consciousness

About the Creator

Antoni De'Leon

Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content. (Helen Keller).

Tiffany, Dhar, JBaz, Rommie, Grz, Paul, Mike, Sid, NA, Michelle L, Caitlin, Sarah P. List unfinished.

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  • Lamar Wigginsabout 7 hours ago

    Ha! Yes, they are turning. Not fast enough... Great use of the word count!

  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout 10 hours ago

    Yessss, I love how the tables are turning hehehehehe

  • Leslie Writesabout 12 hours ago

    A real possibility 🐠 Great entry!

  • Tiffany Gordonabout 15 hours ago

    🔥

  • Matthew J. Frommabout 15 hours ago

    Loving the things coming out of this challenge. The fish can have Florida.

  • Novel Allenabout 16 hours ago

    AH, I did see this challenge somewhere. Now I have to jump in. What a true statement. Ha ha. Fish food, clever.

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