Story: EN23-002
A Mouse Called Elephant
Word count: ~300
Comments
This story was written in the context of a Furious Fiction Challenge.
This was the original assignment:
- Your story must take place at either an AIRPORT or TRAIN STATION.
- Your story must feature an awkward hug.
- Your story must include the words EIGHTEEN, EGG and ELEPHANT.
Publications
| # | Published | Publisher | Online | Podcast | eBook | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #001 | 2023-12-22 | Furious Fiction | Yes | ||||
| See Furious Fiction: December 2023 Story Showcase | |||||||
Contests
| # | Awarded | Publisher | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #001 | 2023-12-22 | Furious Fiction | Shortlisted | |
| Report of the Jury: The ‘he said’, ‘she said’ format works very well in this reunion of former lovers – setting the scene (and a little foreshadowing) with the awkward American meets Euro style of greeting at the very beginning. While we had a lot of stories of people meeting up again after some time, this one stands out for its efficiency – no lengthy backstories or side tangents. Just a real-time back-and-forth that works in part because it too is awkward and stilted – one perhaps still hoping for a flicker of requiting. In short, it feels real. Also a cute way to incorporate the concept of an ‘elephant in the room’ without never actually saying those words! | ||||