“Uhh, dude, your hand’s on fire.”
The man with the burning fingers did nothing to quell the flames. Instead, he grinned. “That’s nothing,” he said. “Watch this.”
The flames suddenly expanded. They rose up and began dancing around his arm. Suddenly, they covered the man’s entire body. Then, the fire just disappeared. The man grabbed the bottle of water and his change off the counter. “Thanks, buddy.”
The gas station attendant didn’t respond, just watched him leave in a stupor. When he turned back around, he was even more perplexed. His cash drawer was still open…and empty.
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Talk about a distraction.
I think it worked.
Oh, how the fantastic have fallen.
I mean. Not a lot of gigs for Johnny Blaze anymore. We’re all just trying to survive here. 🙂
Have you seen the price of groceries lately? Sometimes you’ve gotta do what you gotta do.
I have. It’s ridiculous. I need a hero like that to save me.
Hope you get one. Can’t post a sarc.
Hah! Love it.
Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Love it. Superhero. Supervillain. Or just a petty thief. I’d vouch for him over anyone in Marvel to be fair.
Thank you! I don’t know if anything I’ve done is worthy of Marvel, but I appreciate the praise.
Nice! 🔥
Thanks!