In the following fifty-five word story an answer machine tells the story of the Johnson family, or what's left of it...
VOX POPULI
“Hello. You have reached 891-4207, the Johnson residence.
“Mary and Jim are not living here during their custody dispute. If you’re a creditor, please contact the U.S. Bankruptcy court.
“Mary’s analyst – when back from vacation - please call her at her mother’s.
To speak to Amy and Becky, press star.
“Have a great day.”
TOM FORD
from The World’s Shortest Stories, a collection of fifty-five word stories compiled and edited by Steve Moss.
VOX POPULI
“Hello. You have reached 891-4207, the Johnson residence.
“Mary and Jim are not living here during their custody dispute. If you’re a creditor, please contact the U.S. Bankruptcy court.
“Mary’s analyst – when back from vacation - please call her at her mother’s.
To speak to Amy and Becky, press star.
“Have a great day.”
TOM FORD
from The World’s Shortest Stories, a collection of fifty-five word stories compiled and edited by Steve Moss.
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