IN: First , by way of explanation , I wanted to try out some flash fiction since it 's a form I really enjoy but do n't know much about . So I ' m going to try to get into a routine of writing one short short ( 100 words or less ) every day or two based on a prompt from my " Writer 's Block " book . Today 's prompt is just a word , " Deadline . " Here 's hoping this little project does n't get too tedious .
Why is the narrator undertaking this tedious project ?

OUT: To get more writing done .

IN: No ! Just because I do n't go around saying how hot my boss is , and I instead take to insulting her when I damn well please , does n't mean I ' m obsessed with her ! " " Uhm ... I think you are , " Antoine said tentatively . I glared at him .
Why does the friend think that he is obsessed with his boss ?

OUT: He insults her .

IN: More likely , she is still in mourning in some way or another , and believe you me , no matter how well you put on that public face , it still affects you deep down . It took me a good couple of years to come to terms with things and it 's still challenging in year five . The second thing is to see who is actually taking care of Trig , because that 's going to be one of the most important full - time and then some jobs that her family will have .
Why is the lady still in mourning after so long ?

OUT:
She lost her husband in a terrible boating accident .