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Tag Archives: work
Intrinsic Motivation
When Dylan arrived at work, he was immediately accosted by Shawn. “Check it out,” said Shawn. He shoved his phone in Dylan’s face. “Whoa,” recoiled Dylan. “What are you doin’?” Shawn checked his phone, just to make … Continue reading
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Brought Down By A Microscopic Particle
Sabrina woke up with the feeling of razors scraping down the back of her throat. “No, not today,” she said out loud. Each word burned as it flowed from her lungs. Her pillow bore the brunt of her violent … Continue reading
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Tagged fiction, flash fiction, flu, humor, humour, presentation, short fiction, short story, sick, story, virus, work
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The Most Dangerous of Weapons
Jason arrived back at his cubicle after lunch to find a package sitting on his desk. He flipped open his pocket knife and started cutting it open. Ashley came around the corner and gasped. “You can’t bring a weapon to … Continue reading
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Tagged cubicle, fiction, flash fiction, humor, humour, intention, office, package, pocket knife, risk, short fiction, short story, story, weapon, words, work
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Evolved To A Better Smelling Species
I overheard a conversation in the coffee aisle of the grocery store: “I missed you earlier. Are you feeling okay?” “Like a million dollars-“ “Awesome.” “-in debt.” “Ouch. What’s wrong?” “I got reprimanded at work.” “Why?” “It’s supposed to be … Continue reading
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Tagged apocalypse, coffee, coffee aisle, evolve, evolved, fiction, flash fiction, grocery store, humor, humour, neanderthals, olfactory, scent free environment, scent-free, short fiction, short story, species, story, work
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The Last One Standing
In the middle of the Thursday meeting, Kirk shuffled uncomfortably in his seat. A soft groan caught the attention of Brandon sitting beside him. “You okay?” whispered Brandon. Through clenched teeth, Kirk replied, “I have to pee real bad.” “Ouch,” … Continue reading
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Tagged bathroom, bladder, CEO, fiction, flash fiction, humor, humour, meeting, pee, short fiction, short story, superpower, Thursday, work
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A Difference of Perspective
Bert could feel his ears burning. “Riley!” he shouted. Riley popped his head above his cubicle. “You bellowed?” He wore a sinister smile that only inflamed Bert’s rage. “I’m done with you. Never again. You hear me?” cried Bert. “What … Continue reading
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Tagged colleague, coworker, evil, fiction, flash fiction, humor, humour, office, perspective, proposal, short fiction, short story, story, work
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Malpractice
Wallace could feel it building the past hour. He set his glasses on his desk and rubbed his eyes. Karen noticed from the next cubicle. “You alright?” she asked. “I’m fighting a headache,” grumbled Wallace. Just then, Phil walked past. … Continue reading
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Tagged aspertame, Big Pharma, caffeine, cancer, Diet Coke, fiction, flash fiction, headache, humor, humour, malpractice, office, potato poultice, short fiction, short story, story, work
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Right Place, Right Time
The cabin lights of the plane dimmed just after take off. Wayne opened his laptop and was about insert his noise canceling earbuds when the man next to him spoke. “There’s always more work to be done, isn’t there?” asked … Continue reading
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Tagged architect, failure, fiction, flash fiction, flight, humor, humour, meeting, philosophical, plane, Professional Failure, right place right time, short fiction, short story, story, strangers, work
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Royal Watching
At the beginning of the work day, Meghan sat at her desk waiting for Daniel to arrive. Ever since he started at the office, she’d wanted to get to know him better. As he slipped past the front door, she … Continue reading
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Tagged fantasy, fiction, flash fiction, humor, humour, idea, imagination, office, philosophy, relationships, romantic, royal family, royal wedding, short fiction, short story, story, thinking, work
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The Unfortunate Speed of Sound
When the project was finally given the green light, Alan was excited with the chance to work with Gus. By his reputation, this was an opportunity for Alan to work with the best. On the first day of the project … Continue reading
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Tagged collaboration, fiction, flash fiction, humor, humour, play, short fiction, short story, sound, speed of light, speed of sound, story, work
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