The Rigid CEO || Microfiction Challenge

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Mikhail Nilov from Pexels

Hello everyone! This is my entry to the 38th ZapFic Friday Story Challenge that requires participants to tell a complete story in just 50 words. Is it simple? Why not give this challenge a try?

You can participate by clicking here. The prompt for this week's challenge is "flexible".

Rules Of The Challenge

  • Story must be exactly 50 words
  • Story must be posted to the Freewrite community
  • Drop a link to your entry in the comment section of the challenge post
  • Use tags #freewritehouse and #zapfic.
  • Attach a screenshot of your word count in your post.

Here is my short story. I hope you enjoy reading it.

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"Be flexible!"
James waved aside his COO's advice. He ordered retrenchment of 60% of staff of his company.

Three months later, a haggard lady met and spat at him. "I curse you! My father was a hardworker now we barely survive."

James became remorseful and worked to make things right.

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Here's the screenshot of the word count...

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I'm so sorry for James, I hope he gets to make things right.

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Good job getting a meaningful story in 50 words. Thanks for sharing.

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