AFTER ANOTHer 12-hour day, my shadow makes its excuses and leaves
At first, I barely notice it’s missing. Then, I see it on my commutes: walking a shadow-dog; getting in shape for a marathon; grabbing a coffee with another silhouette in that fancy new delicatessen.
This 100-word micro was highly commended in the 2026 National Flash Fiction Day Microfiction Competition.