Microdosing - 70mg of Fiction
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Microdosing - 70mg of Fiction
Prompt: Blanket
Today on Microdosing our prompt is BLANKET!
Write a story in 70 words!
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Jaime had a plan. Turn off the lights, tiptoe between race tracks, jump over the dinosaurs, and dive under the blanket. Before the nails begin to clap on the floor. Quick and easy.
The switch clicked and shuffling of his tiny feet filled the room. Every night, he made it.
This time Jaime tripped. His tiny face met the ground, the cold, wet hands lashed at his ankles and dragged him under the bed.
Banned (70-word micro fiction)
It wasn’t a shock when the announcement was made but the shockwaves rippled into every corner of right-minded society. Voices that had spoken out were silenced. Where were the protesters? Mostly, brutally gathered up into oppressive gunmetal-grey armoured vehicles. Campaigners with a social conscience were 'selected for re-training’. It was clear that the ‘new arrangement’ was total. The Regime issued a blanket ban; refusal to comply was not an option.
Bright red with dinosaurs. Soft and warmer than expected. Winter warmth on beds, or couch snuggles for boys. Archie snuffling and burrowing into the warmth, revelling in couch privileges.
The day the Decision was made, Archie was gently carried from couch to Vet table, on the bright red blanket. Held close with love and despair.
Then wrapped lovingly, gently within the now too bright blanket, in eternal love and warmth.