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Challenge Accepted

For Paul and John's 47-Words Short Story Unofficial Challenge

By Sean A.Published 12 days ago 1 min read
Challenge Accepted
Photo by Sasha San on Unsplash

Ben kneeled, ”Dad, remember when you said that, even if I beat you to the finish line, benched more weight, or took your king, I’d never beat your age? I’m 47 now, so I win.”

Burying steel under marble, Ben whispered, “Warned you not to challenge me.”

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Thanks for the challenge!

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About the Creator

Sean A.

A happy guy that tends to write a little cynically. Just my way of dealing with the world outside my joyous little bubble.

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  • Lamar Wigginsa day ago

    Ha! You even added a twist! Nicely done.

  • Novel Allen10 days ago

    Oh so sad. Goods dad tend to do that.

  • Susan Fourtané 10 days ago

    That dad was too young.

  • Hahahahahahaha I loved this!

  • Guy lynn12 days ago

    Heavy hitting!

  • Phew. Being a dad isn't easy!

  • Harper Lewis12 days ago

    Dark. I like it.

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