He came to us because
too many friends said
he would be happier, friendlier, safer, better
with a little therapy.
We gave him a questionnaire. Every answer said
he was happy.
We asked him the same questions. Every answer said
he was fine.
We sat down to talk, just talk
and he burst into tears.
The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted by the G-man, a host with the most.
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