Photo Prompt
Each month, we post a photograph as a writing prompt. Post your 100-word story in the comments section, and we’ll choose one to feature in our next issue. To see examples, read photo stories we’ve published in the past.
In the spirit of fun and fairness, please follow these guidelines:
• Post only one story per photo prompt.
• Be mindful of others’ feelings when commenting (keep it positive rather than giving feedback).
• Remember this is a shared safe space for all lovers of 100-word stories.
Art Credit: Josep Enric
Chinese New Year 2020
The metal rat exploded in viral sparks. We danced with our ancestors. No one knew who sent the rat. The fireworks did not scare it.
We danced with our ancestors. The rat devoured millions whole. The fireworks did not scare it. No one knew to wear a mask.
The rat devoured millions whole. Its victims gasped for air. No one knew to wear a mask. We danced down the one-way street toward death alone.
The metal rat exploded in viral sparks, leaving us unable to breathe in lockdown. The ambitious rat floats, unseen in air, waiting to suffocate us all.