Flash Fiction The Tour Authors Jesse R Traynham - Author The Family Plan

The Family Plan

by Jesse R Traynham - Author

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One day, we were minding our own business. Next, we're stuck in 1915. Life isn't fair. Now, Cynthia from Tours Through Time LLC has us "touring" the past. Sure, we've seen some spectacular events. We watched the Titanic launch, Rome burn, and the Berlin Wall crumble. Oh. The Hindenburg explosion. Insane.

But it's not home.

It all started one night in June 2028. I was flash-charging my EV at the local Snak-n-Fly. Some rando took the next bay. He wasn't there long. It happened so fast. A black van screeched off the highway, into the parking lot, and squealed to a stop. Six guys jumped out and gunned the dude down. I was so scared I nearly... Well. I was scared. I crawled under my EV and hid.

Once they were gone, I figured I was in the clear. My charge was full, so I climbed in and headed home. The police were waiting for me. Turns out those were really bad dudes. Known for cleaning messes. My entire family had to enter witness protection.

Now we're stuck hiding through history in this crazy touring car to stay safe, but really, I just want to go home.

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