The unclear category — a room for one change

Original flash fiction · Invented characters · A collection worth returning to

“A category name sounds interesting but does not explain its contents.” Sana said. Across the table, the other person waited for the rest of the story.

“Then let us try this,” the other person said. “Use a label that helps a new visitor predict what is inside.” They left the larger promises off the table for the afternoon.

They left a blank line for what the attempt might teach them. It was the first empty space in the room that felt useful.