The Laboratory
© Christoffer Petersen
“You’re all set.” She gave him the thumbs up.
“No rips?”
“None.”
“Tears?”
“Nothing, not even a scratch.” She popped the cap on the phial. The viscous liquid steamed over the lip of the glass.
“Gloves?”
“What?”
“D’you check my seals?”
She saw the poison beading his naked wrist.
“Oops.”
A mini saga is a 50 word story (not including the title). I’ve had fun with these before. My recent teaching job was a good opportunity to rediscover this kind of writing. Love ’em or loathe ’em, there are more on the way!
Chris
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