Michael Days looks like he hasn't slept in a week.

Black bags bulge under bleary eyes, as he lazily stifles a yawn.

"Can I help you?" he asks.

She very much doubts it, but hands him the letter anyway.

Eyes widening as he reads, he reaches for the desk phone.

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This is a 50-word story written using @mariannewest's @freewritehouse prompt "tired days"

This is the 394th fifty-word story in the Humpbuckle Tales series. You can find all the tales reblogged on the @humpbuckletales account.

Humpbuckle Tales are 50-word stories set in the fictional world(s) of Humpbuckle-on-sea.

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