Three characters in search of a middle and an end
and perhaps a plot.
The collaborative storywriting has been a lot of fun. I’ve loved following along as you’ve added to it. Thanks to everyone who’s contributed!
I’d love to see this story finished rather than abandoned. Let’s move this thing toward a resolution, yes? If you’ve been feeling too shy to participate, please do jump in. No worries about style. We’re just having fun.
And to the people who’ve been tempted to throw in alpacas etc but hesitated because the tone seemed so serious…and you know who you are…please let the alpacas or whathaveyou in. We could all do with a bit of whimsy.
(Please add story contributions in the post below. Any other comments welcome in this post.)
But baby, plots are haaaaard.
Posted by: Juno
But baby, plots are haaaaard.
Posted by: Juno
In the distance, an alpaca brayed.
Posted by: David
“Jack…I think it’s time that we have that talk now.”
She takes the gun out and points it at her partner. They’re going to re-negotiate things a little. Things need to be change for her and this is as good a way to get it done as any. She’s been fighting the battle with herself and this is the only way to ensure a future with Shane and keep her children safe. What had she gotten herself into all those many years ago?
She musses her hair, tears her blouse and reaches into the sand for the sharp piece of seashell she spotted when they came ashore to cut holes and into the knees of her slacks. She scratches her arms and chest.
“What the hell are you doing?” Jack exclaims in shock. “Are you crazy?”
She looks him square in the eye and steels her resolve. “Shane will never forgive me for killing his brother, unless I had no choice. I have to make it look like self defence.”
He tries to reason with her but she’s gone beyond reason.
“You tried to attack me when we got ashore, so I had to pull a gun on you. I only wanted to scare you, but you went wild and we faught over the gun, and it just went off. Or at least that’s what I’m going to say happened.” she said as she got him locked in her cross-hairs.
Posted by: Cambria W
I’m loving it. Dying over here.
(And I’m keeping my alpacas for my own selfish fictional use, thank you very much. I’ll give you a llama if you need one.)
Posted by: Rachael
The head-butting alpaca certainly spices things up! I’ve always been terrible at giving endings to stories, so I think I’ll have to let this flow a little longer before adding another contribution.
Posted by: Sneaksleep
In the distance, an alpaca brayed.
Posted by: David
“Jack…I think it’s time that we have that talk now.”
She takes the gun out and points it at her partner. They’re going to re-negotiate things a little. Things need to be change for her and this is as good a way to get it done as any. She’s been fighting the battle with herself and this is the only way to ensure a future with Shane and keep her children safe. What had she gotten herself into all those many years ago?
She musses her hair, tears her blouse and reaches into the sand for the sharp piece of seashell she spotted when they came ashore to cut holes and into the knees of her slacks. She scratches her arms and chest.
“What the hell are you doing?” Jack exclaims in shock. “Are you crazy?”
She looks him square in the eye and steels her resolve. “Shane will never forgive me for killing his brother, unless I had no choice. I have to make it look like self defence.”
He tries to reason with her but she’s gone beyond reason.
“You tried to attack me when we got ashore, so I had to pull a gun on you. I only wanted to scare you, but you went wild and we faught over the gun, and it just went off. Or at least that’s what I’m going to say happened.” she said as she got him locked in her cross-hairs.
Posted by: Cambria W
I’m loving it. Dying over here.
(And I’m keeping my alpacas for my own selfish fictional use, thank you very much. I’ll give you a llama if you need one.)
Posted by: Rachael
The head-butting alpaca certainly spices things up! I’ve always been terrible at giving endings to stories, so I think I’ll have to let this flow a little longer before adding another contribution.
Posted by: Sneaksleep