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The Race

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Written for Esther’s “Can You Tell A Story In” –
exactly 64 words using the six prompt words
shown below. In 64 words, here’s my flash.

microphone – zeal – snail – cottage – immortal – teapot

Image by Me & Gemini

Deep inside a quaint cottage, Chester’s zeal for the strange reached its peak. He sat before a classic old microphone, trusty teapot at his elbow, broadcasting to an enthusiastic audience of ghosts. A brave little snail raced across the table as Chester narrated the epic journey. It was, admittedly, slow going but the ratings were “out-of-this-world”, and the snail was destined to become immortal.

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28 thoughts on “The Race”

  7. Slow and steady wins the race
    These days, I’m slower than snail pace
    Except when I’m dreaming on my pillowcase
    About the magical and confidential moonbase
    For Ivor’s Time Machine In Micro Space ((( ITMIMS )))

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