1313
This is for the Microfiction Magic Challenge. You can read about it in The Link. The Prompt: Write a micro-fiction story in just 50 to 100 words and is my 1313th post
He hated the number thirteen
He had been indoctrinated to believe it was unlucky
They said Judas Iscariot was the thirteenth person at the Last Supper, but weren't there twelve Apostles and Jesus so wasn't Jesus number thirteen? He did come off pretty badly and Judas got thirty pieces of silver.
In a Baker's Dozen you get thirteen loaves or cakes just in case one is moldy, but you usually get thirteen good ones, don't you? So that is OK.
When he looked at his ticket, number 1313 issued at 13:13 on the 13th he decided to take another flight.
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Nicely done
‘I was born in the soul of misery, never had me a name. They just gave me the number when I was young.’ A devoted fan of ‘The man in black’ and to read ‘1313th post.’ I knew I was in for a treat. And I was! Definitely the right choice. Don’t board that flight! Loved this Mike Pauline 🌸
Don't hold it against me, but it is my lucky number. And my birthdate 😊
Uncanny piece - hope you don’t get too many readers with a fear of #13!
Did the plane crash? Did he escape a grisly fate??
Great story. I remembered reading something abou tthis number and found it so I thought I'd share it just for fun: "Encouragement. One of the major meanings behind the angel number 1313 is as a sign of encouragement. This number has been sent down from your angels to tell you that success and getting exactly what you want are on the horizon." Congratulations on your 1313th!
Final Destination -- changing flights won't keep death from pursuing. The ticket has already been issued. Bahaha!
I would have taken a different flight too. Nice story, Mike.