My latest “100 Word Stories” microfiction:

“Injury Time”

Six minutes into injury time…

Cristiano looked at the goalkeeper. The blue Arcturian growled to intimidate. But the earthling remained calm.

He had to. This penalty kick would determine the fate of the Earth. Defeat meant the conquest of Earth by Arcturus.

Right now, the enemy was up 2-0; this was the second leg. Team Earth won the first leg 3-1. With the game tied 3-3, the accursed away goals rule was to be Earth’s undoing.

Until Cristiano was tripped in the penalty box.

Now, the man took a deep breath.

He stutter-stepped towards the ball. He kicked, and…

GOOOOOLLL!!!!