This is the funniest fucking thing I’ve ever written.
PROMPT: Lord Vader storms aboard your starship
CHALLENGE: You’re throwing him a surprise birthday party
"Surprise!" we all shout as we pop up and throw confetti.
"A birthday party," Lord Vader notes. He sounds... unimpressed. My heart flutters.
"Um, yeah." I fidget in the awkward silence. "Here!" I say, rushing to the counter to grab the pan. "I made you chocolate muffins!" They're decorated with mini Death Stars.
"Muffins? Those are not traditional."
"No," I say. "I thought-"
My breath cuts off. The muffin pan clangs to the floor. I look up to see Lord Vader's outstretched hand.
The last thing I hear as my vision goes black: "I find your lack of cake disturbing."