These drabbles (100-word stories) were purchased by various people during the NFA Nepal Earthquake Relief Charity Auction Lightning Round. I'll post them as I write them, and there will be 14 total stories.


Recipient: Fingersnaps

Prompt: Discontent

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Surveillance at a campground in the middle of winter. Whose bright idea was that?

Tim rubbed his hands, trying to bring some warmth to his nearly numb fingers. He winced as a gust of wind shook the small canvas structure, its thin walls barely blocking the frigid air. He glanced at Tony, painfully aware of what the man was thinking.

"I've got a name for this situation," Tony began.

"Please, don't…" Tim groaned, but Tony was not deterred as he offered his partner a wicked grin.

"'Winter of our discount tent'."

Tim sighed. It's going to be a long night...