July 18, 2023, prompt: Write a story about a rubber duck in 99 words (no more, no less). Where is this duck — somewhere typical like a tub or somewhere surprising like a roller derby. Who is with the duck? What is happening? Go where the prompt leads! See July 18: Story Challenge in 99-words for more details.
How A Rubber Duck Saved My Life – by Hugh W. Roberts
My new rubber duck sat in the bath with me.
Its eyes were staring while its beak was open in a silent scream. It looked like it had seen something terrible.
When I reached out to touch it, it vanished.
Frightened, I got out of the bathtub. I had no idea what had just happened. It scared me.
When I returned to the bathroom, my duck was still missing.
What had it seen? Was it something that I should be afraid of if I saw it?
I don’t know, but I’m glad I didn’t see what was behind me.
Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.
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