100 Word Stories: Body In The Morgue

When the fluorescent lights went out the morgue took on a supernatural atmosphere. Cold metal slabs absorbed the dim blue emergency lights and reflected the appearance of the death that so often lay upon them.

An exit sign bathed the wall containers in red. The bodies locked inside remained silent—the same silence that would follow them to their graves. But not all was quiet. For one body let out a near inaudible groan.

If the groan had occurred only ten minutes earlier, the man might’ve been saved. Instead, the silence was destined to take him forever. Such is fate.

If you liked this, check out these other cool microfiction pieces.

100 Word Stories: The Noise Makers

100 Word Stories: A Future Made On New Land

100 Word Stories: Songs Of Yesterday

Published by Caleb James K.

Caleb is a freelance writer, aspiring novelist, and an avid reader. He is the creator of DPW and enjoys editing, as well as helping other writers with their work. When he's not writing or sipping fine whiskey, he can be found at the gym, hiking in the woods, or spending time with his crazy Siberian husky Nitro and wonderful girlfriend Mindy. View all posts by Caleb James K.