My latest “100 Word Stories” microfiction:

The IED

Ramirez was sweating bullets as the IED in front of him was ticking ever closer towards explosion.

The police had dispatched the bomb-setters, but the bomb itself still needed to be defused.

Unfortunately, the hastily put together explosive turned out to be more confusing than anticipated.

Which wire to take out? The bright red was the obvious choice, but Ramirez couldn’t ignore the unassuming grey. The wrong choice would lead to death and destruction.

Time was running out. Putting aside his fears, Ramirez took out the red wire.

The cop breathe a sigh of relief – he made the right choice.