Micro SF/F by O. Westin16h ago

There was a faint puff of smoke from the bottle, and a small genie appeared.

"You have freed me," it said, "so I'm obliged to grant you a wish."

It hesitated. "But I am not very powerful."

I nodded. "Of all things I need, give me the greatest you can."

Suddenly, I held a large mug of hot cocoa.

#MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

Show threadCadbury Moose15h ago

@MicroSFF

<moose adds cocoa powder to the shopping list>

That's another thing SM has caused me to buy this week: first Lime Marmalade, now Drinking Chocolate. (At least they're relatively inexpensive, unlike the book purchases.)

3:O)>

Show threadMark Whybird
@Cadbury_Moose @MicroSFF Cadbury brand, I hope?
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Show threadCadbury Moose1h ago

@whybird @MicroSFF

Of course (even though they have been taken over by Mondelez (Kraft Foods)).

Though having looked up Mondelez I probably need to consider finding a rather more ethical supplier. (Deforestation, child/slave labour/dealing with Russia/shrinkflation.) 3:O((>