Categories: Ten Word Stories

Clocking Off by Allen Ashley

Allen Ashley works as a creative writing tutor and critical reader in London, UK. He is a committee member of the British Fantasy Society and is the judge of their annual short story competition. His latest book is an updated version of his novel “The Planet Suite” (Eibonvale Press, UK, 2016). http://www.allenashley.com

This ten word story was typed on a manual Remington Quiet-Riter c. 1955. Let’s call him James after the man who cared so very well for this machine.

Photo credit: Kae Sable

 

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