This week’s flash fiction challenge over at Carrot Ranch was too good to pass up: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that pairs mashed potatoes with a superpower. It can be in any circumstance, funny or poignant.
Enjoy!
Blown Cover
Anyone who thinks having superpowers is so cool doesn’t have a sister.
McKenzie hasn’t stopped sucking up to Mom today. She set the table, cooked side dishes, and collected coats at the door.
Phony.
Time to prove she isn’t so nice. I just have to make her randomly lose her temper.
I turn invisible and creep to the Thanksgiving table, planting myself behind her seat. When she lifts her full glass to her mouth, I shake her arm, soaking her.
“Matthew!”
I dart away, but something warm and gloppy hits my invisible shoulder.
Mashed potatoes.
My cover is blown.
Allison Maruska 
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lol definitely sounds like something my brother would do 🙂
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Mine too! 😀
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Great interaction that shows siblings will always be siblings!
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Glad you enjoyed it! 😎
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Hahaha…nice take on the prompt! 😀
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Thanks! 😁
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Surprise ending! Excellent!
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Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. 😀
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Ha! How child like.
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Superheros get to be kids too, right? 😉
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