We rejoiced at first when the tyrant was cut down to size and the map flipped from red to blue. We’d underestimated what drives the man. Blocked domestically, he lashed out at the world like a berserker colossus. The Middle East’s in flames. Little Cuba sank beneath the waves. Then in 2029, the AI bubble burst.

Brother, can you spare a dime?

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Friday fictioneers is a weekly challenge set by Rochelle Wisoff Fields to write a 100-word story in response to a photo prompt. You can find other stories here