Marak trudged through the slushy roads, making sickening squishy sounds with every step.
It had been a long trek, and Marak’s heavy backpack was weighing him down. He pined for a hot meal. He had never gone hungry for even a day before this, let alone three. He had almost made up his mind to toss his bag, when he spotted The Inn.
He could feel hope re-enter his body. He summoned his remaining strength and dragged his heavy load to The Inn’s door. He saw that a notice hung on the door. It was written in a script he did not understand, so he paid it no heed. He pushed lightly on the door with the intent to knock, but to his surprise, the door swung open. Marak saw a round table with hooded figures sitting at it. One of them spoke up.
“How did you enter the secret lair?”
Marak shrugged.
“The Inn has been enchanted to allow only the greatest of individuals to enter. Individuals who are destined to change the world. You, young man are one such person. Chosen by Fate itself.”
Marak scratched his nose.
“All that’s fine, mate. But, do you serve food here?
Word Count: 200
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Spooky yet ππ
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Love this – and thanks for the introduction to the Sunday Photo fiction prompt!! This photo is magnificent……I’m going to share your link on a reg blog share that I post tomorrow “Monday Magic Inspiring Blogs for You!” on Pain Pals Blog. #SoCS
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Thanks so much, Claire! π
I am glad I could introduce you to a new avenue of fiction! π
Would love to be featured on your blog! π
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The pingback for the post is down below! x
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Appreciate it a lot! π
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The photo is evidence that the TARDIS’s chameleon circuit is working again!
Brilliant writing as usual!
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A Doctor Who fan..nice! π
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Ah yes! Excited for # 13!
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Nice! π
Not a huge fan myself, but I like the concepts explored in the show! π
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I agree, I was thinking the same thing β¦ “Watch out Marak, your going onto a journey thru time and space β¦.” (Tom Baker and David Tenant chuckle softly, eyes a ‘twinkleβ¦.)
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Perhaps it’s the remodelled version of the Inn Clara and Ashildr took off in!
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Hahaha! XD
A new adventure for our hungry hero!!
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Love it.
Time to save the world after dinner.
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Hahaha! XD
Food always comes first! π
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It was magical and fun.
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Thanks so much! π
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Yes, this angle eluded me. Nice!
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Ha ha ha ha!!!! – That would be my reaction too, if I hadn’t had anything to eat for 3 days!!
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Hahahaha! XD
Food always comes first! π
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The young man doe not seem impressed,I would run a mile if I saw hooded figures
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XD
Well, he was hungry! π
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This is a good one, love it. This one good easily start into a much longer story!
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Can’t change the world on an empty stomach! Good fun π
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Indeed! XD
Thanks for reading! π
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Hahaha
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Never had any decent food from an enchanted inn. Think it’s a franchise all the fries transported to each inn by magic. Breaking news the fries aren’t magic. If you don’t step up your game us forlorn wanderers are going to McDonald’s. There’s nothing enchanted about that.
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XD XD
This is a lovely idea in itself! π
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Thanks so much, Claire! π
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Nice bit of realism there, food on his mind and curiosity can wait.
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Thanks so much, Lucas! π
Food trumps adventure! π
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Haha!
That’s so me! π
Food comes first.
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I knowww!! β€οΈ
So you!!! π
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Maybe he’s about to become the food.
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Ah!!
That could be a dark twist! π
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When a person is hungry, a person is hungry.
Changing the world can wait. π
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XD
Amen to that!! π
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Sounds like something Ron Weasley would say
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Yeah!!
Minus the destined part!! π
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Great story. I liked the last line. Our hero needs to be fed first!
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Thanks so much! π
Food always comes first! π
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