This week 100 word challenge from Julia is very British, but I went a different route.
It came special delivery with a simple note attached in handwriting she had not seen except in the letters her mother had kept. Love letters, from her father, a man who left Cindy long ago. A man she would rather forget.
“I’m sorry,” the note said, attached to the red box.
The small box was heavy and cool, made out of material that Cindy could not identify.
She tried to hide it away in a closet, but it seemed to call to her. She pulled it out and placed it on the mantle, where she intentionally ignored it.
Until the night it glowed.
Update: I continued the story in a different post if you want to learn more.
Mar 19, 2012 @ 20:02:21
Ooooh! You’re not gonna leave us hanging with this ne are you?
Mar 19, 2012 @ 20:08:13
Of course I am, because I am awesome at beginnings, but . . .
Mar 19, 2012 @ 20:10:07
Family trait I guess …
Mar 19, 2012 @ 20:46:10
Love the exchange with Steve, too damn funny! Perhaps, since I thought the same thing when the post ended. However, your come back is hysterical, Lisa!
Hugs,
Kathy
Mar 19, 2012 @ 21:05:24
I do my best to entertain, Kathy.
Mar 20, 2012 @ 03:13:05
This week’s pieces have been full of mystery and curiosity…..
Mar 20, 2012 @ 07:24:54
I love that.
Mar 20, 2012 @ 04:07:48
Wow – now where can this take us I wonder! I love the establishment of the character in so few words. Have you decided what’s in the box yet?
Mar 20, 2012 @ 07:24:36
I have no clue.
Mar 20, 2012 @ 11:20:36
Another mystery; love it. I thought lots would do a financial theme, but so far have only read a couple that did (it far better than I could!)
I really liked this- interesting to have the box glowing; leaves lots of questions hanging.
Mar 20, 2012 @ 11:29:13
I would have had no clue how to approach it if I actually had to do the financial theme.
Mar 20, 2012 @ 16:20:58
Love it! But in regard to that first conversation in the comments: you have to try! Even if you just tie it up in one more 100 word story. Remember in a fantasy story, it can be anything you want. I hope you’ll try.
Mar 20, 2012 @ 16:22:39
Never say never.
Mar 21, 2012 @ 10:06:04
Keeps me on the edge. Great!
Mar 21, 2012 @ 10:13:57
Thank you.
Mar 22, 2012 @ 02:52:13
Ooo exciting! I want to know more!
Mar 22, 2012 @ 07:45:33
I think I will explore this one a little more. I may do it through the challenges, or separately. I haven’t been inspired yet.
Mar 22, 2012 @ 07:54:51
A whole back-story with an enticement for the rest, in just a few words. Great.
Mar 22, 2012 @ 08:05:05
Thank you Sandra.
Mar 22, 2012 @ 13:58:07
So, next week will we find out why it’s glowing?
Mar 22, 2012 @ 14:04:01
Maybe. I have a lot of starts that I never finish on this blog. Part of my chaos and confusion.
Mar 22, 2012 @ 18:55:55
Love it Lisa! As usual you have us hooked with just a few words. Maybe if you forced yourself to complete some of these starts, it would keep your brain focused instead of wandering (prior post).
This one would be a good serial, building on this first post through other challenges. I can’t wait to see what you do with this!
Mar 22, 2012 @ 20:19:40
I think I will try to finish this one. It is in the back of my mind. I just have no answers yet, but who knows what will inspire me.
Mar 23, 2012 @ 12:20:16
ooh love this, I want to know more.
Mar 23, 2012 @ 14:43:22
Me too, I just haven’t figured it out yet.
Mar 24, 2012 @ 12:37:45
Such a mysterious box! I wonder why it glowed. Good suspense.
Mar 24, 2012 @ 14:07:05
Thank you. LOVE the name of your blog.
Mar 26, 2012 @ 11:01:41
A beautiful, although sad, story. There’s a lot of power in that box and to me, I think Cindy is going to open it up.
Mar 26, 2012 @ 11:19:02
She may open it up, if I ever figure out what is inside.