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| The Perfect Storm Source |
Last night’s violent thunder and lightning storm
more than battered Theo’s barn.
The storm brought it to the ground, leaving broken timbers and shattered
planks.
Theo and Ellen were silent, as he assessed
all that had been lost. His eyes widened
as he realized the cost to rebuild and to begin again. Credit? That was stretched beyond his ability to
repay.
“Maybe we could take up a collection from our families? I know that…” Ellen
suggested, hesitantly.
Theo hung his head, “No, no. I can’t ask them, you know that.” Then Theo realized with clarity what he could
do, what he should do. “I’ll be back.”
He hugged Ellen tightly and then getting into his truck, Theo drove out onto
the dirt road in a cloud of dust.
Where
did he go? What will he do? Any ideas?
This week, River provided 6 or 12 words for bloggers to use as a writing prompt, to stir up the old brain cells. Take the leap and see what you can create. You could write it in the comment section of River's site, post it on your own site (with a link back to River).
I have really enjoyed these prompts. They give me a chance to cut loose, take the plunge....
That's certainly food for thought. I wonder where he has gone. I wonder if you know or whether you didn't think it through that far?
ReplyDeleteI have thought it through, but wanted to see what others can do with the question...
DeleteGo and rob a bank? Take the money and run
ReplyDeleteThat's one possibility
DeleteHeading for the border?
ReplyDeleteNot by himself
DeleteThe possibilities are endless.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of holding up a bank. Or enlisting the services of all at the local homeless shelter... work and experience for food.
PS: Perhaps like River you can continue this with other week's prompts. And yes, that is a hint and a request.
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DeleteDone and Done!!
DeleteOff to the headquarters of a bank where he holds a CEO hostage and demands his bonus.
ReplyDeleteHappy Fourth of July, Susan.
Gary :)
Works for me.
DeleteI hope he figured something out. What a disaster.
ReplyDeleteYes. Something like that is devastating.
DeleteOh, Poor Theo and Ellen, I hope things turn out okay and the barn gets rebuilt.
ReplyDeleteExcellent story Susan, we must have part two so we know what happens.
Monday will have a part 2.
DeleteI do love writing to a prompt! It's been awhile.
ReplyDeleteWriting with specific words is like playing.
DeleteThat is a good cliffhanger ending you left there. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! I always hope there will be some ideas.
DeletePart 2 coming up.
I think he bought alcohol and told his neighbors there was free beer and a barn raising at his house. They used the old timber.
ReplyDeleteI bet that could be an option. An old timber bonfire would be one heck of a fire.
DeleteI like Gail's suggestion. You've certainly created a suspenseful story, Susan. I'll have to tune back in on Monday.
ReplyDeleteJulie
It would certainly be a story to pass down to future generation.
Deletelove the photo, we've had a ton of rain here; now you have me going wondering what will happen about the barn.
ReplyDeleteBe sure to photograph all the parts of the barn--inside and out. They would accompany the stories.
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