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Third Time's the Charm

  • Writer: Elise Betz
    Elise Betz
  • Jun 27
  • 1 min read

Gotham Writers’ 10 words or less Very Short Story Contest 2025 Entry



Earth exploded.


“Now what?”


God shrugged. “Third time’s the charm.”

 
 
 

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