Quirky Quickies Issue #2
Bite-Sized Comedy
About the Newsletter
Welcome to the second edition of Quirky Quickies. You will enjoy 100-word fictional stories that will delight your senses and bring a smile to your face. Every Monday and Thursday, I will publish an issue including three stories.
I aim to brighten your day and keep you coming back for more!
If you missed the first issue, check it out for the first three stories and further details about the newsletter.
Three Quirky Quickies
Super Cat
What a tasty morsel, Sir Catsalot thought.
He eyed the lemon dill salmon dish on the kitchen counter and licked his lips.
His human had gone to the restroom, so he only had a moment before his window of opportunity would be gone.
He pushed his feet back and leaped into the air.
He felt like Super Cat. He was missing his cape and mask, but it didn’t matter.
He was strong. He was powerful. He was falling.
In a great thump, he fell onto the kitchen floor. His overweight, 14-year-old self only got to the slippery ledge.
Supermarket Sweep
Maybe I’m a little odd, but the supermarket is a relaxing haven of delicious-looking food and welcoming people.
But not on Wednesday.
I walked in, grabbed my cart, and looked down. Something slimy and squishy was all over the handle.
After antibacterial recovery, I went down the produce aisle. I smiled and picked up a peach. Then, I dropped it.
A green worm crawled from the peach and onto my nose.
In the following hour, I stepped in gum, I stubbed my toe — twice, and a baby projectile vomited on me.
Maybe grocery delivery is the way to go.
Techy Troubles
“Alexa!” Tim yelled. “Turn on ’90s Alternative Rock.”
“Of course,” the soothing female voice replied.
Losing My Religion by R.E.M. started playing as Tim planned his dinner. He didn’t have a lot of groceries and didn’t feel like shopping.
“Alexa! Order me one large pepperoni pizza from the Hut.”
“Of course. What time would you like your order delivered?”
“ASAP. I’m hungry!”
“Of course. It will be delivered in 40–45 minutes.”
About 45 minutes later, a Pizza Hut delivery boy knocked.
“Here you go, man, ten large anchovy pizzas. Good thing you have the Smart Device. It’s all paid up!”
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Memo to self: Avoid grocery shopping with Erica! Thanks for the quick giggles!
90s Alternative Rock! \m/
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