These are 32-word stories inspired by the theme of ‘dreams’. Not everything you read is true.
The subway station is empty. I put two quarters into the machine. A movie ticket pops out for Grease. I laugh and wonder how this will get me to wherever I’m going.
I have to finish the filing before I can leave but when I look at the stack of papers, it hasn’t gotten any smaller. I look at the clock, hours have passed.
I see my friend ahead of me. I call her name. She turns around and starts speaking to me in Japanese. I’m upset because I was the one who studied the language.
It’s me and my iguana, Iggy Guava. We are surrounded by darkness. How can I make you happy? I ask. Banana Squash, he says. I love to eat Banana Squash. I smile.
It’s like rolling down a hill. Floating in the ocean or swinging upside down. Laughing so hard you can’t breathe or turning your head upwards and letting the rain tickle your face.
We are several people standing around a table having a discussion. I can’t speak. The man standing next to me tells me, You can say anything you want. This is your dream.
Tags: 32 word stories, dreams, writing prompts
