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A Fucked-Up Wedding Toast - 2

A Drabble to promote my unofficial challenge

By Lana V LynxPublished 7 months ago Updated 7 months ago 1 min read

Hi, sorry to come in on the tail of such a moving bridesmaid's speech, especially because none of you know me. I'm basically crashing your wedding as a "plus one," but I really need to say this.

I’ve never met either of you, but you look so young and young people are kinda known for making dumb, stupid mistakes. Here's the thing: statistically speaking, about forty percent of marriages end in divorce. It feels irresponsible not to mention this at such a beautiful expensive wedding.

So until you two present a five-year strategic plan for conflict resolution,

I object!

Cheers!

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100 words exactly makes it a Drabble

Here's my unofficial challenge, if you'd like to play along (the deadline is March 31, 2026):

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About the Creator

Lana V Lynx

Avid reader and occasional writer of satire and short fiction. For my own sanity and security, I write under a pen name. My books: Moscow Calling - 2017 and President & Psychiatrist

@lanalynx.bsky.social

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    Written by Lana V Lynx