Microdosing Fiction - 50mg of Depths
Write 50 words based on the words: Depth
Our prompt for today is DEPTH
Write a story in 50 words!
To join in on the challenge, leave a comment or restack the story with your own!
Drowning on the surface.
Breathing in the deep end.
Sun is an enemy.
Stars and moon, my friends.
Life was not made for me.
Maybe death will.
Until then, I’ll enjoy the depths alone.
Dealer’s note:
Hey folks! Somewhat unintentionally this publication went from daily posting to weekly posting. Which at this moment works better for me. I hope you’re still here with me and writing, even when not prompted!
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Thanks for still reading my little ramblings. It means a ton!
~Miguel
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Out Of The Depths
Out of the depths it swam, pausing now and then. It circled uncomfortably for ages as it gained a sense of being, of belonging. Feeling a desire, it rose to the surface feeling fresh air for the first time.
“The Sword of Harkun. What a splendid title!” exclaimed the author.
I felt like I'd been thrown into the deep end and left to drown, but then Mom assured me, "Everyone feels out of their depths at first. Anyone who says otherwise is deluded or lying. New parenthood is just a big on-the-job training program, and nobody knows nothing."