The Tragedy of Melissa and Doug
Sad Microfiction Magic Challenge entry
Melissa and Doug sat across from each other. In the same chairs they had sat for many years. Many decades even. A whole lifetime they had spent, sat across from one another. Any measure of love either had for the other had dissipated long ago.
Still, they sat like stoic, lonely guards left to defend the stronghold after all the other troops had gone forth to the battle.
Waiting to die.
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Comments (8)
I think we all might know that type of couple, and it's heartbreaking. Well crafted micro. Loved it.
Heartbreaking but so well written!
Fuck, that hurt. Fin
It's so sad when people fall out of love. This was very emotional!
All too familiar.
This felt very sobering. Great read, Paul! 💖
Oh, this was an amazing idea, my friend! 😍 I really love this. Incredible job!
Oh wow this was quite good