I’m sure that’s his wife out there… Nevermind, hurry up, how long does it take for the last rites? What good will holy water do now? Wait – wait!! Too late, he’s slipping – It’s not like we can haul him back up… Whose idea was this, anyways? Hhmmph, burial at sea…

The Bookshelf Gargoyle curates a Fiction in 50 mini-narrative challenge – this month’s theme is Monumentally Awkward! Ever had one of those moments? Turn it into a kicking piece of short, short fiction, send it in and go and have a peek at the other entries – GargoyleBruce writes wonderful reviews on all sorts of kid lit (big and small) with a cheeky tone guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Wander through the stacks, you are sure to find something you’ll like.

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