[Write the Story] The Last Moment of Childhood
This week’s strory…live from Spectrum Art Live!
Words: Halloween, refrigerator, pier, strength, voices, surprise, contribute, bird, iron, requirements
Story:
The last moment of childhood was right there, staring me down as I held open the refrigerator door. The voices in my head whispered that I’d been so good with my iron will. But now…but now that evil little bird voice told me to go ahead.
“Dig in. Try it,” it said. “It’s quality control. It’s practically requirement.”
I had to resist. I HAD TO. This…I knew it had been a mistake to attempt it, but I was supposed to contribute! It’s part of the deal to get invited to the Halloween Party. This was the party. But no one got in without bringing something…special. Something unique.
So with great resolve I removed my offering from the fridge and wrapped it for travel. Then donning the cloak to my costume to ward off the hill of the damp evening, I headed out into the night air.
I dodged families and roving bands of children on their endless quest for candy. They had no idea what else went on in the darkness. Before I knew it, I was at the pier. To my surprise, I paused uncertain if I wanted to take the last step across the threshold. I strengthened my resolve and moved into the crowd.
“She’s here! She’s here! Did she bring it?” The voices and whispers surrounded me.
I whipped the wrapping from the container. The elixir bubbled and glowed. The last moments would prolong ours. For at least another year.
Word Count: 244
Written: 2/28/17