Nothing in the Dark | A 100 Word Story

#256 The Twilight Zone S3 E16 1/5/1962

Fiona hasn’t left her apartment for anyone or anything ever since she saw  Death take a woman’s life while standing in a long line at the grocery store. Keeled over onto her cart filled with healthy fruits and vegetables. Then Death looked at her, and smiled.

Fiona is retired now. Her groceries are delivered. As long as she never leaves and meets a stranger in the street, Death cannot get her.

One day a little girl knocks on her door. Lost and afraid. “I can’t find my mommy,” she cries.

Fiona opens her door for the little girl. For Death.