Microfiction


The house drowned in the scents of shrimp, crab meat, creamy cheeses, and love.
Aunt Laura’s seafood macaroni-n-cheese is what we lived for every Thanksgiving. My cousins, Philip, Dominique, Sydney, and I attempted to sneak nibbles as soon as it floated away from the oven by our auntie’s aged, yet caring hands.
“Get outta that kitchen, y’all! I ain’t playin’!”
That’s our Nana. She means business–we don’t want her wrath. But we want that cheesy and seafood goodness ASAP, so we try again.
“IF I HAVE TO GET UP FROM THIS CHAIR, Y’ALL ARE GOING TO BE SORRY! WHAT DID I SAY?!”
Mission unaccomplished.
I woke up with the main character chiming in this morning, and I simply had to write this piece of microfiction. For those of you who celebrate, may this Thanksgiving holiday be a joyful, peaceful, loving, and blessed one for you and yours.
Have you gotten your copy of my new book: a collection of serial tales & flash fiction, Séduire (E-Book and Paperback) yet?
Nana is quite the Taskmaster indeed. That macaroni-n-cheee looks so yummy!
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Thank you kindly. And yes, she is!
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Great story that is indeed a memory that is real for so many of us!
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Haha! It is! And thank you!
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LOL
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Aw, this was such a nice short story. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It’s great how good food bring families together and make the best memories.
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Thank you kindly! Yes, food is usually a great go-to for most families when it comes to gatherings.
My Thanksgiving was light and right, and I’m so grateful that was/is the case. I spent it alone, doing what I wanted to do, and I took my neighbor a plate of food. I went to spend time with my mother today, though. I took her a plate of food as well.
I will spend time with my cousins tomorrow.
I hope the weekend is being kind to you so far, Pooja!
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That’s so nice, I’m glad you had a nice day and it’s sweet of you to take a plate to your neighbour as well.
It’s been pretty good, thanks!
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You’re most welcome!
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Yum!!😋
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happy thanksgiving! enjoyed this lively piece 🙂
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Thank you kindly! I hope today has been kind to you!
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Love those characters who have something to say! Good of you to bring yours to life and your dish looks delicious! Hope you’re having a wonderful day, trE. I’ve got your book packed! 🙌🏻😊
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Hey! Thank you kindly! I hope you are as well! It’s nice and quiet while I wait for my meal to finish.
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Sounds relaxing and perfect. 😊 You’re very welcome, author trE.
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Happy Thanksgiving.
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Why thank you, Peter! I hope you have an incredible day today. And a lovely weekend ahead! 🙏🏾🩵
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Thank you.
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You’re most welcome!
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Looks delicious, Tre! 💚
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It was!!! Thanks, Jack! *Big hugs*
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