For Sonya’s Three Line Tales. You can read the other stories here.
photo by Zara Walker via Unsplash
She stopped at the edge of the dark place and poked at the freshly turned earth with the toe of her boot.
They had put something in there but it was shifting and turning, and she knew that they hadn’t done it properly.
The earth heaved, growing like a volcano, but she didn’t flinch, and when the head broke through the surface with a cry of triumph, she pointed, throwing a bolt of white fire that sent the creature back to where it belonged.
Jane Dougherty Writes 
Good for her!
I like this kid 🙂
I do, too!
Wow! You go kid!
The kind of tiny tot I warm to 🙂
Great story. She stayed calm and took care of the problem.
Just like a serious, intelligent little girl. We should have more of them as heads of state 🙂
WOW
Glad you like the story, Stella 🙂
🙂
I like the mystery and strength – power lies in the reaction – in doing what needs to be done without hesitation! Love the child!
Thank you! I like the look of her too. So much concentration in her posture. I just know she’s a force for good 🙂
absolutely – it’s a totally mesmerizing image!
Great microfiction. A fine example of your talented writing.
Aw, thanks, Michelle 🙂 She looks like a little girl with a lot of guts to me.
She’s fearless! Brilliant story.
Thank you! I hate the idea of kick-ass. This kid shows how it’s done—quietly, seriously and effectively 🙂
You’re welcome. Yep, I prefer this type of understated action as well. 🙂
Brains over brawn 🙂