This is a story in exactly 81 words. Originally written in 2014 for the (now defunct) website 81words.net. Find more of these stories here


He tried not to yawn. But he did.

"Let me drive", she said. "Don't be stupid. You're tired."

"No. I told you I'd drive you home. And you've been drinking."

"One glass of wine and a small beer. Come on!"

He looked at her. "Listen, I'm fine. Don't treat me like a child! I hate it when you do that. I've been driving for nine years now, never had an accident, and ..."

She grabbed his arm and started to scream.