Aristocrat| Zapfic Micro Fiction Story

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The gulf between the rich and poor baffles Henry. He vowed to bridge the gap; presented himself for election and campaigned vigorously for the Mayoral seat. The election came and he lost to an aristocrat who simply threw some coins at the people. They sold their conscience to perpetual servitude.

This is a 50 word micro fiction story written using @felt.buzz Prompt: "aristocrat"



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That's 'the people' for you, instant gratification in preference to waiting for long-term gain.

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