Gory story

A collection of 55-word stories

Extension cord

Slowly droplets pool under the bucket where I’ve soaked my feet. Unbeknownst to me, the pool spreads to the extension cord. A flood of current thumps me like a pastured cow. I shockingly pull my feet out and yank the extension cord. Dazed, I realize I’m alright and now I need to mop. “Shit!”