Two Peas In a Dumpster Fire
Dribble. Not the messy kind. An Entry to Press 53's April 53-Word Story Contest
Dan and Marnie were conceived for one another. A mismatch made in hell. Like two peas in a dumpster fire, their love was blind, deaf, and driving without a license. He was obnoxious and took her to a motel for an hour of anticlimactic, earth grazing sex. She'd complain, but he was rich.
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Author's Notes: As part of my move to submit more of my work to publications and contests outside Vocal, in addition to stuff I publish here, I found and entered into Press 53's 53-Word Story Content. It is held every month and you are given a short, 53-word prompt.
I didn't win. But, will likely enter this month again, as it was fun, pushed my creative limits and is free to enter.
For April, the month I entered in for the first time, the prompt was this:
Our Prompt for April was: Meaning a blending of idioms, we get the word “malaphor” by combining “malapropism” and “metaphor.” To win this month, authors will want to make sure their stories stick out like a sore throat. We editors can’t wait to read through all the submissions, but we’ll burn that bridge when we come to it.
Write a 53-word story about a slip
You can find out more about the challenge befow.
While it may not be the best story ever written, I think it fits the brief.
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Comments (14)
So much conveyed in so few words! Awesome work, Paul :)
Ah, there it is, he's rich. Lol. Not surprised. I'm so sorry you didn't win 🥺
Too rich! A great one, Paul.
"she'd complain, but he was rich" 😂 Nuff said, loved this Paul!!
This is hilarious, Paul! You had me with two peas in a dumpster fire and sealed the deal with Their love was blind, deaf and driving without a license!
And it was fun to read, though probably a bit close to home for several (thinking any of the "Real Housewives" here).
I can't believe that was only 53 words! Damn. This was brill.
Good job on this short, short story of two people made in hell who love in a way.
Good one and good job on such a short, short story. Thinking about trying to write these for Vocal. Going to try one now.
I love this! I love the 53 word idea! I'll have to look more into their prompts 🥰
As per my story, I am sure I commented after I read this, but alas it appears to have been flushed away. So I say this, I have also been on various other sites lately, trying my hand elsewhere. Yet I will always return to Vocal. This challenge sounds intriguing
few words but conveyed so many types of relationships.
Well-wrought! Malapropism or not, this is an apt description of some real-life situations I've seen, and a great display of your chops!
I have doing the same, venturing out of Vocal. Trying new platforms and challenges. This one is new to me. Although I believe I will always be a part of Vocal