An Oversized Encounter

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The web content presents a 100-word spooky drabble titled "An Oversized Encounter," which is a response to a writing prompt from "The Fiction Writer’s Den" and includes a call to action for readers to explore more of the author's work.

Abstract

The provided text is a brief piece of flash fiction categorized as a drabble, which is exactly 100 words long. It tells the tale of a person in a frightening situation, unable to move or look due to an unspecified fear, possibly of an approaching insect. The character's internal monologue reveals a sense of urgency and helplessness, as they are paralyzed by fear and resort to hiding in a corner, hoping to become invisible. The narrative is a creative response to a spooky writing prompt provided by the author themselves in a previous article from "The Fiction Writer’s Den." The author also invites readers to peruse additional fiction and poetry, as well as articles on creativity, writing, and author skills, available on their Med

A seasonally-spooky drabble, and prompt response

My eyes were staying covered. Try as I might, I couldn’t get my hands to move.

The bug could be coming closer, I said to myself. Idiot! Uncover your eyes and run!

But my palms were coated in superglue.

I tried to back further away, but the wall was unyielding.

Hunching down, twisting my body around, I began to let out a low, sorrowful wail. “Ah-eeee!”.

With hands, knees and forearms all contacting the ground, I scuttled into the corner of the room. It was as far as I could get. Perhaps, if I hunched small, I’d become invisible.

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An Oversized Encounter

A seasonally-spooky drabble, and prompt response