Micro Monday - October 20, 2025
Stories for Friends - Part 4
Earlier this month, I posted a few horror stories I wrote for friends based on their randomly chosen prompts and word counts. I’m continuing the game this week with another four horror stories from a fresh set of volunteers. Special thanks to Sonya, Rachel, Matt, and Maple!
Story #5
Prompt: Sanctuary (43 words)
The Rose Island Animal Sanctuary seemed like the perfect place to hide out. The lights went off at 7:00, and police dogs wouldn’t go anywhere near the Africa enclosure.
Freddie crouched behind a bush and waited. Behind him, a lioness did the same.
Story #6
Prompt: Sourdough (13 words)
Sourdough starter usually ate flour and water, but Audrey 3 wanted something bloody.
Story #7
Prompt: Fall (66 words)
It only took three seconds to fall 150 feet.
In the first second, Mike’s entire life flashed before his eyes. Very little had happened, and nothing interesting.
With two seconds to spare, his brain reran the highlight reel. Twice.
By the time Mike hit the pavement, he was 128 years old. He never really did anything, but even worse, he never really did anything four times.
Story #8
Prompt: Atmosphere (12 words)
The aliens liked Earth’s atmosphere so much that they took it home.
