It doesn’t matter if I win or lose a match anymore. It’s the sprint from the back of the court to the net, tracking down the drop shot, then smashing it crosscourt for a winner. The roar of the crowd. Fist in the air. Chills. That’s what keeps me going.

Charles is originally from New York and is now retired and resides in Texas with his wife. He likes playing chess and writing flash fiction. He has stories published at 101 Words, Microfiction Monday, Friday Flash Fiction, 50-Word Stories, The Dribble Drabble Review.