DRABBLE | FICTION SHORTS CHALLENGE

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RW Drabble 2.0.088 | puncture; to include two lines of rhyming verse

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Drabbles are fiction stories just 100 words long. This one had to include the word “puncture” and two lines of rhyming verse. Wasn’t sure if this was to be only two lines but went ahead and previously submitted a response entirely in rhyming verse. This one takes the challenge at face value with only two lines of rhyming verse. Not sure if two responses to the same challenge are allowed, but decided to submit anyway.

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With a terrifying lurch, Dan McDrabble wrestled the getaway car into the last turn of his planned escape route. Changing down, he floored it and, risking a puncture, accelerated down the road.

There was the parking block! Skidding to an almost stop, he drove through the wooden barrier gate and headed for the top. Scrambling out, grabbing the bag with the cash, he dashed down the stairs into the city complex.

Once safely on the right floor he strolled nonchalantly along to his previously booked hotel room.

Then stood there, tired and terse,
searching for two lines of rhyming verse.