[Write the Story] The Best Night the Main Character Won’t Remember
Prompt: The Best Night the Main Character Won’t Remember
Words: Mardi Gras, puzzle, scorpion, snout, ward, cooler, shake, tiger, exhausted, stumble
Story
“Where are we going?” Brook asked as she tried not to stumble on the uneven cobblestones. “It sounds a little like Mardi Gras.”
“That’s a whole other ward.” Avery told her as they continued toward the unknown destination.
“We better get there soon.” Rook sounded exhausted and started to shake as the temperatures turned cooler.
“We’re here.”
Brook scanned the dark alley, desperately trying to figure out where here was. Avery had dropped hints and taunts like a puzzle with no picture. No matter how many questions she asked or how she wheedled.
“Now will you tell me?”
“Why? When you can simply open the door and find out for yourself.”
“Why? When you can simply open the door and find out for yourself.”
“Wait? What door?”
Avery pointed over her shoulder. “That door.”
Brook turned to see light shining around a slap that she swore wasn’t there. “Wait. What?”
“This is the most secret, prestigious arcane club…anywhere. Are you ready?”
Now Brook wasn’t sure what caused her trembling, but she took a deep breath. “I’m ready.”
Avery knocked twice and said, “”The scorpion stings the tiger’s snout.”
The door swung open on Brook’s next adventure.
Word Count: 196
Written: 5/15/2019