Jennifer Eaton is celebrating her blogiversary by inviting everyone to write a story with her. To see what the story is about, click on the links below:
Part One – Jennifer M. Eaton
Part Two – J. Keller Ford
Part Three – Susan Roebuck
Part Four – Elin Gregory
Part Five – Eileen Snyder
Part Six – Mikaela Wire
Part Seven — Vanessa Chapman
Part Eight – Ravena Guron
Part Nine – Vikki Thompson
Part Ten — My Withershins
Below is part 11, my contribution:
As Marci hurried to greet her father, she wondered if she was wise to put the Olden leaf in the pot, a gift to her father from the Establishment. She’d been so upset over Janelle’s future that she hadn’t been thinking properly. Their family custom was to concoct Needletea in that pot upon her father’s return from his missions.
Move the leaf, Marci thought. She raced back upstairs and grabbed the leaf. Then she stopped.
This wasn’t the Olden leaf. This one had the wrong shape, and it wasn’t warm to the touch.
Where was the Olden leaf? Where did this ordinary leaf come from?
Marci hunted, but the Olden leaf was gone. Did Janelle take it? No, she wouldn’t have taken it without telling her.
Then where…?
Marci’s heart skipped as she remembered Janelle’s brother, Janosc, had seen them with the leaf. She heard Janelle’s plea in her memory, “Janosc – please – let me have the leaf.”
Oh no. Janosc took the leaf, and replaced it with this ordinary leaf. But why? To stop Janelle? To get Marci into trouble?
“Marci!” she heard her mother call. “Your father is home!”
Marci bit her lip. She wanted to see her father. Wrap her arms around him. Make sure he was in one piece after his mission with the Planetary Raiders.
But the Olden leaf was gone, and if she didn’t find it then her father’s missions will take on a whole new meaning.
Marci eyed the window as she heard her parents approaching the door.
Cool idea!
Thanks, Anne. You should join in. I’d bet you’d be good at this.
Oh, wow, you’ve escalated the tension! And added soon-to-be angry parents to the troubles. Marci’s got her hands full now.
This is a great idea Jennifer had, and you and the others are all doing a great job keeping this complex tale together while moving it forward. It’s a lot of fun!
Hey JM,
Thank you. I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into when I signed up, but I thought it sounded like fun.
Maybe next time you’ll join in…?
Maybe next time.
Okay.
might take a leaf out of this book once my imagination is oiled. You’ve captured that heart-in-mouth feeling when you’ve misplaced something of value and someone is expecting to see it.. A good cliff hanger for the next writer
Thanks, Laura. It’s a good way to write outside of our preconceived boxes. It’s fun, but I definitely fear how tough the road will be as we get further into the story.
Ooooooo, very good!
I wonder where it’s going next!
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It’s fun, isn’t it. You gave me a good blurb to write from, so thank you especially.
Awwww, thank you
Xx
You’re welcome.
Good stuff and a clever idea!
Thanks, Carrie.
I agree that there is definitely tension. I’m left wondering, when will we get to know what happens next?
Hey buddhaful–
Are you signed up to join in the story? I’m pretty sure you can still throw your hat…or pencil…into the ring.
Every week about 250 words are added on to the story. You should check it out!
How are things going, by the way?
Things are pretty good. I would have responded sooner, but I’ve been having trouble some trouble with internet access here, but I think it’s all resolved now. Anyway, I’ve been studying so less time for writing, but that just means I need to be more organized with my time.
Haha, and I would have responded sooner to your response if I wasn’t constantly bombarded by Life!
Love to see you around again.
Brilliant! Loved it.
Thank you!
Intriguing! Love what you did here.
Made me want to read all the previous posts and the next one. Great job!
Thanks, Kourtney. It’s a fun exercise.
Fabulous. Naughty person leaving it on a cliff hanger and me in a state of suspense.
Haha, cliffhangers are a fun way to go with exercises like this.
Yes, I love them even if I do complain about them.
Haha!
Great addition Kate – clarifies a couple of areas of confusion, brings things together and moves it along. Perfect!
Thanks, Vanessa. It’s tricky to keep track of all these details that we didn’t come up with originally. But a great workout for my brain.
Great ending! I feel like I was watching a movie. I gripped the sides of my chair as the scene came to a crescendo and then….. someone turned the power off by accident. When is the rest coming?!?!
Haha, thanks Bob. Each week a new 250-word section is posted up on Jennifer Eaton’s blog.
Awesome Kate! x
Thanks, B
That’s a cool idea–and I love what you wrote!
Thanks, Coleen. It’s a fun exercise.
This is SO good. I love the idea and I love your writing
Hi Dianne,
Thanks so much. Your kind words mean a lot to me.
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Oh, well done! I’m loving this story, and it’s so much fun!
Thanks, Julie Catherine. I agree, it is a lot of fun.
This sounds intriguing – I’ll have to go back and read the other parts. Great idea for putting more fun into writing.
Hi Sheila,
I like doing exercises like this to help keep me from writng the same kinds of things. Thanks for stopping by.
Great job, Kate! I’d been wondering how that little glitch would work itself out. Now, the next writer(s) will have to figure out the leaf’s significance in keeping Marci’s Dad safe during his missions. I love it!
I didn’t know what the heck to write, and then I saw the leaf snafu. I was thankful for it because from there I just knew what needed to happen, and I felt no more pressure.
Yeah, as this story progresses it’ll be interesting to see all the separate storylines being pulled together.
Hey 4 am. It looks like you’re gonna be a pretty busy blogger, cause I just nominated you for the One Lovely Blog award. And I ain’t taking it back.
Okay, I could take it back, but that would . . like, marginalize all the tough I just threw out there. So, please, don’t make me take it back. And if you do make me take it back? Edit this comment, heavily.
Thanks for making me laugh, Cayman. I wouldn’t dare not accept such a sweet gift. Oops, I said you did something sweet. Sorry.
Being as it is a Lovely Blog award we’re talking? . . . I will accept sweet. Cute or any varietal? Not so much.
Got it.
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What a great story, Highly entertaining, I started from the beginning and it just keeps getting better and better. It is so fun to watch so much talent all working together, but I agree, now I’m anxiously awaiting the next installment, just excellent! Penny
Hi Penny,
Thanks for reading along. It’s a fun story to participate in, and not a genre I normally write. This has been a good experience.
What a great idea, and a nicely written contribution.
Thanks, Cayman. It’s a fun exercise.
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What a great idea! I’ll have to go back and read the others! Wonderful for my afternoon coffee break
Thanks! It’s definitely an interesting project.
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I love that you have gone back to this!!
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Kate – You have certainly maintained the pace whipping the story back to Marci’s corner with a taut 250 word adventure. I am so enjoying catching up as i prepare to enter this story very soon. There is so much good story telling and writing ability here. i am very happy to find this group! I hope you will come read my piece when i add it very soon.
Thanks, Joe. Glad to have you aboard the story train. It’s definitely an interesting challenge when you have to work with such a variety of talents. It keeps me on my toes.
Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!