A Drink Amongst Friends, a 100 word story

Everyone gathered in the dining before room their host came in with a tray a drinks. "Since it has been so cold and wet, my friends, warm up near the fire first, please."


One of the ten couples came forward and passed out the drinks, "I propose a toast to the generosity of our host." Glasses were raised, and, in unison, poured over the lips of everyone there.


The shocked and pained noises that followed as the acid washed around their tender mouths. A few, very few, had gulped their drinks and had the acids eating away at their innards.