August’s prompt for 53-word story was, “cycle.” Please enjoy the two stories I wrote that fit the theme of a cycle.

On Par

Tee off.

Slice into the woods; call it brushing the dust off. End with a double bogey.

”I hate this game,” you yell.

Next hole: another bad hit.

The ground pays for your frustration. You’re ready to quit.

You finish on par.

”I love this game,” you cheer.

On to the next hole.

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His Promise

He unfolds the broken-down letter and reads it to a

”My dearest Maribelle.”

He reads the promises he made, his voice cracking in every line as new drops layer the page.

He ends by kissing the headstone, ”Till death do us part,” before returning home. He’ll reread the letter for her next year.

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Once a month, Press-53 sends a prompt for their monthly 53-word microfiction contest. This is a free entry due on the 15th. If you’d like to join, visit the link here: https://www.press53.com/53word-story-contest

If you like what you have read, there are other stories here on my site, along with ramblings and daily prompts.