50-Word Story

Another Try

Mark Starlin
Feb 12, 2024
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He held the sphere between his thumb and index finger. It was perfectly round.

Looking closely, he could have sworn it got slightly larger.

“What do you call this?”

“A Universe.”

“What should I do with it?”

“Throw it on the pile over there. Let’s see what this one does.”

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Mark Starlin
Mark Starlin

Written by Mark Starlin

Old bones. Young heart. Uniquely arranged words.

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