Shail's Nest

- a 55 word story “Go inside” “Why??” “You can read in your room” “I want to sit here and read. It’s cooler here…” “Some boys are loitering outside.” “So??” “They are staring at you…” “So??” She didn’t see the slap coming. “Go inside, now!” She went in quietly. She learnt: When boys ogled her, [...]

Run little girl run and hide Fearful monsters roam outside Close the windows pull the blinds Shut the door and stay inside The swirling mass of inky black Slimy hands waiting to hack Evil eyes and dripping fangs Wicked laughter deafening clangs Monstrous trees standing tall Branches spread to scratch and maul The scary world [...]