A long time ago I decided I needed to start writing four
thousand words or less short stories. At the time, I was getting seriously into the hobby of freshwater aquariums. Saltwater was an ambition, but that step was just too expensive.
As I thrashed through the crap that floated about in my
mind, looking for a concept for a short story that I could fit into four thousand words or less, my multitude of aquariums became an inspiration. The story, however, swelled well beyond four thousand words.
One of my weaknesses at the time.
Please enjoy...