TODAY'S FLASHSHOT

INVADERS
By Paul Ingrassia

“Listen up, marines,” said the lieutenant. “I know you’re all worried about this mission. Hell, even I’m a bit nervous. But let’s keep our objective in mind: our planet is dying, we need a new home. We will conquer!”

“Yes sir!”

“I can’t hear you!”

“YES SIR!!”

“Lieutenant, approaching target city.”

“It’s almost go-time. Now remember, boys, when you approach the human ear, make sure you land right at the opening and get into the canal ASAP. It only takes them a fraction of a second to swat, and then you’re history. OK now, ready… steady… ALL UNITS DEPLOY!”

Paul Ingrassia reads and writes short poetry and flash fiction in Westchester County, New York. He is a Pushcart Prize nominated poet, loves the work of Adelaide Crapsey and Robert E. Howard, and his family calls him a tree-hugger. In addition to being a Repeat Flashshooter, his flash fiction has appeared in Necrotic Tissue, Flashes In The Dark, Microhorror, and Niteblade.

© 2009 Paul Ingrassia

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