The After Hours | A 100 Word Story

#249 The Twilight Zone S1 E34 6/10/1960

The auctioneer shouted numbers quickly to the audience seated quietly, each holding their own paddle for bidding.

“Sold!” He shouted and banged the gavel down, “to the lady in the blue dress.”

Men in fancy suits wheeled away the bound and gagged woman. Fright in her eyes.

“Our next item is very special,” the auctioneer whispered to the crowd of mannequins who leaned in. “A child.” Audible gasps as a cage with a sleeping boy was brought in. “Who will start the bidding at ten?”

Just a normal night for mannequins seeking the chance of a lifetime… 

…in your shoes.