50-Word Story

A Lucky Breakdown

Mark Starlin
Apr 10, 2024

Jimmy’s Chevy Loadmaster overheated.

Not again, he thought and pulled over.

Two hours later, a car stopped.

“Hey, man. You need a lift?”

“Sure do.”

“I see your drums. You in a band”

“Probably not anymore.”

“We ain’t got a drummer. Wanna play?”

“Why not? I’m Jimmy.”

“Hi. I’m Elvis.”

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