The Task: “You are to use the last 10 words of the post next to yours and using just 100 words create a story. It may be a follow-on from the previous one or you may like to take it in a different direction.”
The Source: “Autumn Goes Sky Diving” appearing on the blog “HURTLED TO 60 AND NOW BEYOND…”
The 10 Words: “ a sense of exhilaration swept over her as they landed “
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A sense of exhilaration swept over her as they landed. Autumn felt herself being unbuckled by Harry. She turned to thank him for her skydiving experience but joy turned to surprise.
“I’m late,” a white rabbit said. “We must go.”
Too confused to resist, the rabbit hopped along with Autumn in tow.
“Are you Alice’s White Rabbit?” Autumn asked.
“Alice who? We’re late!”
Before she could stop him, Autumn was pulled into a hole. She was falling, this time without Harry.
She felt herself being shaken, “Autumn, are you alright?”
“Huh?”
It was Harry, “You passed out as we landed.”
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jfb57
April 4, 2012 at 21:32
Oh brilliant Ross! What a grand adventure for Autumn. I wasn’t sure how you were going to bring it to an end but the novel can continue! Thank you so much for joining this particular but of silliness!
Ross Mannell
April 6, 2012 at 11:19
Thanks for the comment.
The original story was very well written and made a continuation a simple task. My leaning towards fantasy came into part 2. 🙂
Lisa Wields Words
April 4, 2012 at 22:32
Ross this is really wonderful. I think the prompt really worked for the continuation of Autumn’s story.
Ross Mannell
April 6, 2012 at 11:21
Thanks for the comment.
The prompt was very well set up for a continuation, unlike the last 10 words of mine. I must admit, I was in a rush and didn’t notice the need to allow a continuation after the story in my entry.
lorrainefort
April 4, 2012 at 23:35
LOL! I love the twist…all the fantasy and the fear rolled into one! 🙂
Ross Mannell
April 6, 2012 at 11:23
Thanks for the comment.
I had to sneak the White Rabbit somewhere into the continuation. 🙂
Susan Mann (@susankmann)
April 7, 2012 at 06:45
Brilliant, what a wonderful adventure.
Ross Mannell
May 6, 2012 at 08:43
Thanks for the comment.
I’m sorry I have taken so long to reply. I didn’t realise I had missed a number of comments.
annahalford (@anhalf)
April 7, 2012 at 21:44
Love how you mingled the white rabbit with the story.Very well done 🙂
Ross Mannell
May 6, 2012 at 08:44
Thanks for the comment.
I’m sorry I have taken so long to reply. I always like a little fantasy to break day to day reality. 🙂
ventahl
April 9, 2012 at 06:18
Wasn’t expecting that! Autumn has Alice on the brain. Nice continuation.
Ross Mannell
May 6, 2012 at 08:45
Thanks for the comment.
I’m sorry I have taken so long to reply. I didn’t realise I had missed some comments. I always wondered if Alice’s adventure had really been all in the mind.
Let's CUT the Crap!
April 10, 2012 at 08:59
Nice continuation indeed.
Ross Mannell
May 6, 2012 at 08:46
Thanks for the comment.
I’m sorry I have taken so long to reply. I was reviewing some stories then discovered I hadn’t answered these comments.
Ronnie@Hurtledto60
April 12, 2012 at 06:06
Hi Ross – great follow on for Autumn’s tale! Would you mind if I added it to the beginning of my post (with credit to you of course) It will help me follow on to the next part. Ronnie
Ross Mannell
May 6, 2012 at 08:48
Thanks for the comment.
I’m sorry I have taken so long to reply. I didn’t realise I had missed some comments. If at any time you find my stories of any use, feel free to make use of them. Short stories come into existence quickly and can be lost the same way unless people make use of them. 🙂
Ronnie@Hurtledto60
April 12, 2012 at 06:07
Hi Ross, great follow on for Autumn’s tale! Would you mind if I used it at the start of my post (credit to you of course) and then I can add more to her story. Ronnie
Ross Mannell
April 13, 2012 at 20:02
If you can find a use for it, please feel free. 🙂