Enjoy your Monday with my latest “100 Word Stories” microfiction:

Title: Retired Hero

“It’s been a while, Jake,” said Mike.

“Too long. What brings you here?”

“I’ll cut to the chase. We need you.”

Jake raised his eyes. “I’m retired, Mike. You know how I feel about the Federation! Those murderous…”

“This isn’t about the Federation, Jake! People are dying out there! The bugs are overrunning this planet, eating one city after another!” Mike took a deep breath to calm himself. “At this rate, the entire population will be consumed.”

Jake said nothing.

Mike made for the door. “I’ll give you time to think about this. I know you’ll do the right thing.”