flashquake Vol. 4, Iss. 2, Winter 2004/2005

David Shapiro's Editor's Pick:
Otherwise Unremarkable
by Karen Blondeau

"I enjoyed the craftsmanship of this bit of true flash, which used a few carefully chosen words to tell a complete, funny and satisfying story about our speed-dating culture."

 
 

Oh hell, goodbye, she said.

Wait, you just got here, he said.

I know. But this just isn't working.

Solarized photo of liquor bottles:  Otherwise Unremarkable by Karen Blondeau

C'mon. Stay longer. Just one drink; just one.

No. This isn't right.

One drink.

No. I mean it.

Scotch? Vodka?

Too strong.

Beer? Ale?

Too bitter.

Merlot?

Headaches.

Chardonnay?

Hate the taste.

Zinfandel?

Too sweet.

Tea?

No caffeine.

Water then?

Bottled only.

Perrier?

Evian.

Oh hell, goodbye, he said.

 
 

© 2004 Karen Blondeau
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