Shopping for Underwear

For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 19 April
2024

Photo Credit: Rochelle Wisoff-Fieldsk

 
After sorting out his dwindling stock, he realized it was time to shop for underwear. 

He found it confusing that manufacturers didn’t have universal sizes for this basic necessity.

To make sure that it fit right, he had to try it on. Too tight, and his blood circulation would suffer. Too loose, and it would go down when he took his pants off, leaving him exposed and attractive to a wandering bee.

For a timid person like him, it was a nerve-wracking experience that went along with buying condoms. But, sigh, he had to do what he had to do.
 

It’s About Time

For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 12 April
2024

Photo Credit: Susan Rouchardk

 
Mom told him it was spring cleaning time, and he needed to clear space and declutter. 

He thought of starting with his underwear drawer. He noticed that he was running out of good pairs. Most of his inventory had holes that were getting bigger due to neglect and too much scratching while watching TV alone and undisturbed.

Sometimes they made do when he was desperate, but it was definitely no boost to his self-esteem. He decided it was time to toss them out.

He better tell Mom about the situation. He risked going commando if his dwindling stock wasn’t replenished.

 

Wordless Wednesday: Duck Pulling A Boat, Really?

Location: Ærøskøbing Harbour, Ærø, Denmark

 

Abducted

For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 5 January
2024

Photo Credit: Dale Rogerson

 
Jacob found himself barefoot in a muddy field wondering about what happened.

The last thing he remembered was smoking weed and drinking with his buddies.  What he didn’t know was that he was abducted by aliens and then rejected for not meeting their criteria for manhood.

Jacob couldn’t help but worry about the consequences of his escapade. What would his mom think when she discovered he had slipped away from his room to be with his friends?

But that was the least of his worries for now. It was being surrounded by wild animals eager to eat him for breakfast.
 

No More Excuses

For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 17 November
2023

Photo Credit: Roger Bultot

 
Ethan felt fenced in. As his buddies played outside, he was mowing the lawn.

He begged his mom if he could do it next week. But she said no.

“But mom!”

“No more excuses. It has to be done today. You can’t keep postponing week in and week out.”

Ethan was sulking in self-pity when Sara’s dad stopped by.

“Good job, young man,” he said. “Would you mind doing our lawn too? How about $20 for your time?”

His face brightened up. “Not at all, Mr. Smith. I’ll do it for free.”

Sara happened to be his high school crush.