“What’s happening out here? All the employees with broken arms in a cast? Accidents cannot cause similar injuries.”
“I’m instituting an inquiry”, the Human Resources Head’s voice quivers as the CEO’s roar echoes across corridors.
The smiles on faces with injured limbs belie a different truth. Journalists gather outside the office to cover the event.
“Amco’s employees stage a novel form of protest against arm-twisting by bosses….”
News channels have enough content for a week.
“Firing employees en-masse is not advisable, Sir. We are in the eye of the storm.”
The HR Head stands fired for letting this precipitate.
Written for Story Challenge in 99 words


Cute, well played!
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Clever! And just as it ought to be
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Thank you, Liz!
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Interesting use of the prompt.
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Thank you, Patricia!
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Haha! Great idea
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Thank you 🤗
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You’re welcome
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Fantastic premise and carry through in your story! Creative, informative and inspirational! What an idea!! 😁
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Thank you so much, Ami!
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