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Rated: E · Short Story · Nature · #1600825

Written for the Amazing 55 Word Story Contest

The Fish Tale


The fish eyed the worm from behind the rusty beer can. The worm bobbed up and down, teasing and sneering at the bass. The fish tried to ignore the mocking, but it was more than he could stand. He darted out to confront the worm.

Later that night, "Aw Mom! We had fish last night."
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