Microfiction

An Honest Bribe

A 50-word story

“It’s ridiculous, a government official asking for a 25% bribe for approving your pension claim. Corruption grows like cancer inside everyone,” the cop sighed.

I sat opposite him, clutching a complaint letter.

“You came to the right place. Honesty runs in my veins. I charge merely 10% to take your complaint.”

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