1920s flapper Medusa runs a comb through her wriggling hair of short, slick black snakes. As they hiss, she tucks them under a small, light-blue cap."There, there, my pretties. You'll be out soon." She grins. Anything to decoy the humans.
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Flash Fiction and Short-Shorts
AcakAll stories here are 1000 words or less. Though small, they are big in meaning. There are also writing prompts for the dreaded block. The Rochambeau drawing is inspired by one of his portraits; the Lafayette one is not. If you are witty often enou...
Modern Medusa
1920s flapper Medusa runs a comb through her wriggling hair of short, slick black snakes. As they hiss, she tucks them under a small, light-blue cap."There, there, my pretties. You'll be out soon." She grins. Anything to decoy the humans.