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Reflections
'Jee-zuz!'
Scott pressed his thumb onto the shaving cut.
Performance review today - I'll look like a teenager who's shaved for the first time.
He studied the mirror.
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Might be ok, find something in her drawer to cover it'¦just a little powder dab with the weird round sponge'¦
He applied foundation then left the bathroom.
His reflection watched him leave.
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***
Scott was brushing before bed.
Outside optimal parameters. Meaning: same money for another year.
'Hey'¦'
Scott jumped.
'Tell them: 'Give me more money, or I'll go to ElectriCo.' '
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'What'¦'
'I'm your reflection. Be a man. Do as I say and you'll see a change in your life.'
Scott did as he was told.
 ***
'How'd it go?'
'Brilliant. I lost my job.'
'Good'¦hey, what's that for?'
Scott swung the hammer at the mirror ' and was surprised when the shards flew towards him as existence disappeared.
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| Really great idea, but it sounds more like a synopsis than anything to me. It would be so much better if it were longer. |
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Comment by: tcbswan - 2007-09-12 03:21
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nice--wasn't expecting this at all--but aren't we all more bold in our reflections than we are in real life? smile. very nice flash.
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Comment by: Kelly - 2007-09-07 12:27
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nice job, costa. adore this line:
"His reflection watched him leave."
brilliant. |
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Comment by: costa - 2007-09-07 06:11
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Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone.
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Comment by: karjon Online- 2007-09-06 06:17
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Oh - never listen to the talking mirrors, they're nasty. So, he breaks the mirror and dies? The glass kills him, or his essence lives in his reflection - or maybe a bit of both?
Good stuff, Costa - really enjoyed this one.
Cheers
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