FLASH FICTION

This Old Man

A 100-word story

Ramblings Anon
Ramblers
Published in
Jan 5, 2024

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Photo by mari lezhava on Unsplash

I’m looking through the window and an old man is staring back at me.

He mimics my movements like a well-rehearsed dance.

He glares with wonder and amusement as he places his hands on mine.

The corner of his lip curls into a smile and then a grin.

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Ramblings Anon
Ramblers

Neonatal RN | NZ/Māori | Writer of raps, poems, and other rambles | Lover of music, nature, animals, food, and chess ❤