Thursday, April 8, 2021

Flash Fiction: "Good Odds" and "Have You Eaten?"


In our era of rapid clicks and short attention spans, flash fiction seems like the way to go. This was published last week in 101 words:  


GOOD ODDS

I have some questions.

Yes?

About my treatment.

I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Is it worth it for me to go through this?

That’s a question only you can answer.

Okay, let me put it this way: what are my chances if I go ahead with this treatment?

As I said…

Just tell me how many people are alive five years later.

You want a percentage?

Yes.

22.7 %.

How about ten years out?

Now we’re really getting into another area where statistics…

Pick a percentage.

9.2%. Approximately.

That seems like good odds to me.

By Michael Cooney


Friday Flash Fiction 4/23/22

Have You Eaten?






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