If you were around in April, you’ll have seen that I took part in the A-Z Challenge and my theme was character prompts. I said in those posts that I would love to see some of the stories the prompts inspired in people.
Today I am sharing a story from the “A” prompt, Abandoned House. The story was written by the fab Yamini from Doses of Wild. Enjoy her story.
Abandoned House by Yamini
Tenby sniffed hard as he leaned through the window. The glass broken long ago, it formed a jagged black hole in the already dark afternoon. Other than damp, he was surprised at the lack of odour. The place was at least a hundred years old and he’d expected something more. There was a sound from behind the door on the wall opposite the window.
He froze. Instinct kicked in and it was astonishing how loud his heart beat now, and how the blood rushed in his ears. Stock still, he waited, but no further sound. Shaking off the sense of creep which had come over him, he walked round to the front door.
Pulling out the key, the realtor entered the house officially. This was going to need some creative description for sale.
“Doer-upper for the young and healthy. Bottomless pockets an advantage.”
Tenby grinned at his own wit. The strange sound from earlier came to his ears again. His breath almost stopped, he closed his eyes – he had no idea why – oh yes, it was to hear better. Nothing more in the next few minutes.
What had it been? A cat, an injured dog? Walking towards what he took to be the kitchen, the floorboards gave way beneath him, causing him to tumble into the deep cellar and crack his head. Seconds before he died, he saw the remains of many others… And the drooling dragon…
Did you enjoy the story? Share your thoughts in the comments 🙂
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Hari OM
Oh Debbie, despite having the calendar marked, I managed to forget about this! Have linked it up with my next post over at Wild YAM bloggy – thanks again for the opportunity of indulging my imagination for 26 days straight… even if it failed me on a few occasions! YAM xx
No worries! It’s been great reading your interpretations of the prompts x
I always enjoy YAM-Aunty’s writings so creative and
they give me great images for my mind’s eye.
I really liked this line
“Doer-upper for the young and healthy. Bottomless pockets an advantage.”
Cecilia
Haha yes, it’s a fab line!
Crikey! Great atmosphere. I knew it might not end well for him. And I wonder whether he died from the injury or the dragon – maybe the former is slightly preferable.
I missed A-Z, but what a great idea to share prompts. Odd as it seems, I can’t remember that being done before.
Hari OM
Thanks Nick – yes, the banged head was his end… well surmised! I really enjoyed Debbie’s prompts – do have a read back through them if you have the time! Yxx
I loved the story (and all the others too)
I hope he died in the fall, death by dragon sounds unpleasant. #AnythingGoes
I hate that ‘sense of creep’. A great phrase xx
Love then twist in the tail and the gory end! #anythinggoes
This read really well. I love the accomplishment of a great short story; having to build suspense and nail the ending. This one was great! #anythinggoes
A drooling dragon! What next? Does he make it out alive? #anythinggoes
Really good writing and aren’t short stories wonderful for those who find it tough to carve out time to read #AnythingGoes
They really are!
A drooling dragon, Oh I did not see that coming! #AnythingGoes
Oh dear! The others! Cheeky dragon! #Anythinggoes
I did not expect the Dragon!! So intrigued now! #Anythinggoes
Ooh a drooling dragon. I love it. The sense of suspense is wonderful. It reminds me of Rayne Hall’s short stories.
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I like it when it’s not just the author’s imagination but there is still room for a bit of our own.
How fab that you have inspired others to write. I love the twist in this! #bloggerclubuk