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Stingers

Stingers

My brother said my swollen head resembled a bowling ball; he threatened to stick his fingers in my sockets and carry me to an alley. Then the doctor grabbed tweezers and told me to hold still, which only made me howl louder.

 

(photo: gratisography.com)

Posted on March 9, 2016September 4, 2016Categories Fiction, microstoriesTags bees, brothers, hornets, ouch, writing prompts, yeah write7 Comments on Stingers
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