Microfiction: Two Unrelated Stories
Drabble The Shoes She rubs her stomach as she browses eBay, looking for things for a baby girl. She already has some decorations, but she needs clothes. She clicks on a picture of pink shoes. The ad says ‘Baby shoes, one to six weeks, mint condition. Free’. Her grin slides off her face as she contemplates what could have happened to make someone sell unused baby shoes. She scolds herself. She shakes her head. She hovers the mouse over the buy now button and lets out a harsh breath before clicking. Six weeks later, a new add for unused baby shoes goes up. Author's Note: I saw the microfiction about the baby shoes, and I came up with this. I wanted it to be sort of haunting, so I hope that is what came through. Two-sente...