“GET UP!” The Commander’s voice boomed through the barracks, “IT’S TESTING DAY!” Ethye groaned, pulling the covers over her head. Her body ached from yesterday’s practice time trial, her head burned with the alcohol they had drunk afterwards, and her whole sense of self was screaming to stay in the bed. The door to the … More Flash Fiction – Exhaustion (A Teacup Story)
Penelope yawed as she pulled the cover over her shoulders. It was warm and cozy under the duvet, safe from the blistering cold that whipped past the windows outside. It might be early, for her, but this week had been exhausting. Work always took it out of her more than it did others. Maybe others … More Early Night – “Stories on a Theme” (Tired)
[100 Words is a story in 100 words or less, based off the word in the title.] Not the normal exhaustion, when you have done exercise or when you have done tasks. When you have achieved. The kind of tired that is from frustration, and rage, and lack of emotion. Just exhausted with existence. Tired … More 100 Words – Tired
