30 Stories in 30 Days #07 – “The Buzzing of Flies”

THE BUZZING OF FLIES

March 11, 2015

There was a low murmur in the nearly full conference room as the reporters took their seats. On the stage a couple of people were checking the three microphones at the table. Without fanfare, they were joined by three middle aged people.

The larger group talked and laughed a bit, but then the three took their seats, and the others left. The reporters quieted down.

On the far left of the table, a woman leaned forward and clicked on her microphone. “Welcome,” she...