Flash Fiction #319 – Sky’s the Limit

Flash Fiction #319 – Sky’s the Limit

“Keep this up, and sky’s the limit,” said her boss.

Shelah did the work of three, taking her work home, never claiming a sick day.

“Sky’s the limit,” mouthed her boss with a wink every time she claimed Shelah’s work as hers.

The office applauded with envy as Shelah was escorted to the first floor — a promotion for sure.

Once alone, her boss unsheathed her fangs, sinking them deep into Shelah’s skull. “I’ll never forget all you’ve done.”

Shelah’s dried-up husk was tossed from the building, crumbling to dust before it ever hit the ground.