[Write the Story] In the Middle of a Long, Cold Winter
Prompt: In the Middle of a Long, Cold Winter
Words: opera, redeem, razor, lungs, grace, futuristic, tread, vest, milkshake, powder
Story
“Are you sure you want to do this?” Kelly asked, adjusting Paul’s vest. “I mean, you just drank a milkshake.”
Paul gestured with the disposable razor. “Of course, it’s a futuristic opera about how to redeem the Human race. What’s not to love?”
“The fact it’s like negative a million degrees out there?” Kelly shivered. “It’s not going to be fun out there.”
Paul grinned. “Even better, darling. Light in the darkness. We have months before we see sun. Let us go make our own.”
They tread carefully through the light snow powder on the sidewalks. At least Kelly thought it was snow. It could still be ash residue. The dark patches of ice and slush made grace…challenging. The frigid air burned through her lungs. At least she wasn’t alone. Paul held her elbow and others joined their journey to the still standing theater. The yellow light pouring from windows and doors warmed souls if not fingers. It had been too long since any of them had hope of warmth, but now…love, laughter, and good music sung from the heart gave them all a spark of something new. Hope.
By the end of the third act, Kelly felt something lift that she thought broken forever. Maybe they’d survive after all.
Word Count: 210
Written: 7/15/19