One Bullet

My micro-fiction story 'One Bullet' finally appeared on Flashshot:

ONE BULLET
By Jamie Richter

“Salutations. You have been randomly selected to participate in One Bullet,” the loudspeaker crackled.

Emily opened her eyes. She was still groggy from the sedatives.

“The rules are simple. Sixteen contestants, each issued with one biometrically-encoded handgun, chambered with one bullet.”

The crowd erupted in applause.

Emily examined the weapon that sat on the floor of her cell. The tiny red light on the handgrip indicated that the gun was locked; it awaited Emily’s delicate, biometrically-matched grip to arm it. Armed was good.

“The Prize? Tonight’s sole survivor will be granted oblivion!”

The rusted cell door slid open.

“Happy hunting!”

Writing micro-fiction isn't as easy as it sounds... one hundred words isn't really a lot to play with. Give it a shot!