The lake was frozen solid but shadows made the surface look dark and wet.
My father, drunk on eggnog, measured his strides.
While I waited for the slip and fall that would crack his skull, it occurred to me any passersby might believe they’d witnessed a man walking on water.
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.
chilling-no pun. I went back and reread ‘Marooned’ as well -thank you for your dedication to craft.
Excellent. 💙 it.
That narrow path between disaster and miracle, faith and misperception.
Here’s an old Christmas story to share.
https://pulpliterature.com/north-pole-blue/
all good wishes
That will crack his head?
Search assist says: Yes, a fall on ice can lead to a skull fracture if the impact is strong enough. Such fractures can range from mild, which may heal on their own, to severe, requiring medical intervention to prevent complications.