Tag Archives: Verity Duncan

VERITY DUNCAN: Thinking Outside the Box

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Born of Chaos and Thunder, she shatters traditions. No more prejudice, misogyny, patriarchy. Eliminates “We’ve always done it this way.” Bans corporate speak, especially synergistic ideation.

Fixes climate change and pandemics, too.

In some parallel superhero universe.

With a deep sigh and rude gesture, she joins the daily Teams meeting.

Verity Duncan (she/her) is a quality specialist, gets distracted by stories, drinks flat whites. Her work has previously appeared in 50-Word Stories and is forthcoming elsewhere.

VERITY DUNCAN: Escape

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Along the fog-shrouded road, trees appeared as islands lining a coast. I trudged on, responsibilities heavy, wet shoes leaving no wake.

The road ended at a stream. A brightly-colored skiff glowed through the fog. The elf beckoned, musical voice enticing. “Come sail with me.”

Hand in theirs, I stepped aboard.

Verity Duncan (she/her) works in quality assurance, gets distracted by stories, drinks flat whites.

VERITY DUNCAN: Reminiscing

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Remember that beach at night, phosphorescent waves murmuring, us seated on the cool damp sand, arms around each other, my head resting on your shoulder? The sea spray in our hair, on our sunburned skin, too tired, too content to return to the hotel?

Gulls called overhead.

Do you remember?

Verity Duncan (she/her) works in quality control, gets distracted by stories, and drinks flat whites.