You owe me. You know exactly how much you owe me. Everybody here knows how long I’ve waited and how much of my money you still owe. So listen up. Everybody in here’s a witness. You now owe double. Okay. Happy now? Double the amount. Who’s laughing now, funny man?

Bob Thurber is the author of six books. Regarded as a master of Flash and Micro Fiction, his work has appeared in Esquire and other magazines, been anthologized 60 times, received a long list of awards, and been utilized in schools and colleges throughout the world. He resides in Massachusetts. Visit his website at BobThurber.net.