In response to your prompt for “a mouse and its quest for cheese”, a story of less than 50 words. Inspired by The Shorter Story, a blog which poses an interesting challenge.

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Fair Match

At the scent of cheese, her whiskers straightened and she peered out of the crevice with big brown eyes.

“Come closer,” he beckoned with a flick of his bushy tail, teeth glinting with saliva lacquer.

She fluttered her lashes and smiled shyly, brandishing a pair of razor incisors.