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I’m Just a Love Machine

A huggin’, kissin’ fiend

Random Word Drabble Challenge Day 46 Word Is Observed.

Since drabbles are so short, please remain on the page for at least 30 seconds.

“You were observed at the scene of the crime.”

“It was Times Square on Valentine’s Day. How many others were there? Anyone could have shot her. Consider my record, I am well-known with a sterling reputation.”

“Yes, but it’s your reputation that makes you a prime suspect. What’s more, you were naked in Times Square singing, ‘I’m just a love machine, and I won’t work for nobody but you.’”

“But Sir, I must get back to work, the day’s almost over.”

“Tell it to the judge, buddy. Witnesses saw you, and those arrows… Mr. Cupid, or whoever you are.”

“Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.” — Paulo Coelho.

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A drabble is exactly 100 words, no more, no less. In this case, the random word to build the story around is “observed.”

Thanks to Nancy Oglesby and Fiction Shorts for the daily challenge.

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