Written for Esther’s “Can You Tell A Story In” –
exactly 56 words using the five prompt words
shown below. In exactly 56 words, here’s my flash.
hyena ~ chemist ~ mobile ~ jive ~ cheesecake
An unkempt chemist discovered a unique isotope.
He decided to go mobile by testing it in the wild but a hyena appeared and drank his sample.
Suddenly the hyena cackled, started talking jive, and performed an incredible moonwalk.
The chemist cheered “Bravo!”, before realizing the beast had also devoured his only slice of celebratory cherry cheesecake.
NAR©2026
56 Words
This is “Jive Talkin’” by the Bee Gees
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We are not human unless we’re possessively passionate about our cake!!! 💜💜💜
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😂
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Lol it was the cake that sealed the deal 💜
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And I can’t blame him, as I am extremely possessive of my cheesecake! 🍒
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This made me smile Nance and listening to the track just added to the experience 😃🙌
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So glad to know you enjoyed this silly little story! Thank you so much, Ange.
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Well I think mine is sillier 😃
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You might be right! 🤪
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Very funny story
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Thank you. I’m glad you think so. 😄
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You’re most welcome.
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Well that was a unique story!
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So silly!
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Funny story, Nancy and I can just imagine that hyena dancing to the Bee Gees!
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Thanks so much, Esther. I’m so glad you enjoyed this silly little story!
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