New Beginnings

I give to you a story in eleventy-one words...

This pill is the ultimate cure.

What does it do?

Whatever you wish.

I came to you for help with my addiction.

This pill cures addiction.

That’s ridiculous.

I was a skeptic until I tried it.

And?

I got what I wanted.

Is your life better?

Define better.

(Adam pauses.)

Do you not want the pill?

I’m curious.

You can stop being a drunk.

That’s hard to believe.

Try it. (He hands Adam the pill.)

(Adam contemplates.) Any wish?

Any wish.

(He swallows the pill and quickly loses consciousness.)

Define better…

(He wakes in a glade of dewy grass. Naked he reclines beside a woman. They are unaware of their nakedness.)