Excellent Short Stories

Another Tragedy

SkittishReflections: *on the phone* Oh no!

Aaron: Huh?

SkittishReflections: I'll let everyone know. Bye. *hangs up* Folks, gather around!

All Of Us: *gathers around*

SkittishReflections: I have some sad news. For some of you, anyway. Jasper Watson, has passed away.

Iris: Oh my gosh!

Jaylen: Oh snap!

Aaron: Wait! You talking about the old dude, that loves Dr. Pepper?

SkittishReflections: Yes, Aaron.

Aaron: Woot woot!

Phyllis: Excuse you!

Aaron: Hey! I couldn't stand him! His hearing wasn't that great!

Iris: How did he die?

SkittishReflections: A stroke.

Me: That's awful!

looneylooserrr: It sure is! I never knew him. Where was he from?

SkittishReflections: Maryland. Pocomoke City, to be exact. His granddaughter told me, he passed on.

EsmeraldLovesBroppy: My deepest condolences!

tondra96: How old was he?

SkittishReflections: 95.

Barbara: Wow!

SkittishReflections: Yup, he lived a good life. I'll be attending his funeral, when the arrangements have been made.

Margaret: Oof! He died before Thanksgiving!

Pat: That's so sad.

Iris: Very sad.

Brian: Hope his family is okay. Must be very hard on them right now.

Trevor: I can only imagine how his grandchildren are feeling.

SkittishReflections: They're taking it pretty hard.

Steven: How come?

Ken: He was their grandfather, stupid!

Steven: Oh. Was he black or white?

Ken: *growls*

Steven: Okay, sorry!

looneylooserrr: Does it really matter what race he was, Steven? Jeez! Why is that such a concern to you?

Me: Exactly!

SkittishReflections: All you need to know is that Jasper Watson was 95, and he died of a stroke! The end!

This story was written on Monday, November 22nd, 2021.

A/N Jasper Watson lived a good life! What I remember of him, was that he loved to watch Sanford and Son, his favorite soda was Dr. Pepper, and he loved the food from Hardees. May he RIP. 1926-2021. 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Don't be a silent reader. Please leave feedback. Thanks.