A Far Worse Fate
Jun 18th, 2025 by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
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“I’m sorry, your majesty,” squeaked mouse, prostrate in the straw.
The great lion sighed.
“When I saved you, I laughed at your offer. Now I am caught in this cage I can laugh no more.”
“My brothers and sisters will set you free,” promised the tiny mouse.
“This cage is electrified,” explained the lion. “Chew these bars and you’ll die.”
“So you are fated then to be a head on a wall?” wailed the mouse in disbelief.
“No little one,” sighed the lion. “My fate’s far worse.”
The Circus Train gave a shrill whistle as it pulled into the station.
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