[Write the Story] A Nasty Rumor
Prompt: A Nasty Rumor
Words: Antarctica, candy bar, sympathetic, minister, patrol, commonality, auction, bandage, crush, dive
Story
“Diane! Diane! Hold up!â€
I took two more steps before stopping with a sigh. “Good morning, Kevin. What’s up? I’m headed out on patrol.â€
“Did you hear? They’re going to auction off a trip here in a candy bar wrapper like we’re Willy Wonka or something!â€
I gave him a sympathetic pat on his good arm. He still sported a cast and the random bandage from a crush injury from his last dive. “Never going to happen, my friend. The Minister won’t allow it. It’s…just no.â€
“I don’t know, Diane. I’ve heard this from more than one source. The stories don’t change.â€
“Commonality does not equal reality, Kevin.†Diane continued walking with Kevin hot on her heels. “I don’t see how it could be true.â€
“Why not? Marketing people have done dumber things. It could happen. They did it in Antarctica. They could do it here.â€
“Antarctica was on Earth. This is space. The expense and resources to get us here was ridiculous. No way a candy bar company will make it work.
Kevin followed her. “I hope you’re right. But just in case, can I hide with you when the tourists arrive?â€
Word Count: 193
Written: 2/6/2020
1 Comment
This one’s funny. I wonder if it’s being sponsored by the Mars Bar.
*ducks*