Mother
Written 58-A27 [2026-08-16], Edited 58-A27 [2026-08-16]
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The Publication Subcommittee of the Executive Committee of the Literati Parliament of the Federation of Human Writers was often nicknamed “The Joylessness of Writing”. It had but four members. Previously there were five, but with the passing of the Green Mother there was no longer anyone to break the ties.
“Twelve point Times New Roman, it’s the standard,” said Red.
“I agree,” said Black.
“An abominable choice,” said White.
Notes
This was written in 15 minutes during a Joy of Writing meetup.
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