The Oracle of Overreaction
For Paul and John's 47-Word Short Story Unofficial Challenge.
The crystal ball dims theatrically.
“I sense tragedy,” it whispers.
She freezes. “What kind?”
“Unspeakable.”
“Tell me.”
“I can’t.”
“Why not?”
“It’s unspeakable.”
She rubs her face.
The ball sighs. “Fine. You will… drop your sandwich.”
She stares.
“That’s not tragedy.”
The ball sniffles.
“It had avocado.”
About the Creator
Diane Foster
I’m a professional writer, proofreader, and all-round online entrepreneur, UK. I’m married to a rock star who had his long-awaited liver transplant in August 2025.
When not working, you’ll find me with a glass of wine, immersed in poetry.
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Very humorous 😊