After a busy extended weekend, it's back to writing.Over on Jenny Matlock's blog, she posted her Saturday Centus challenge. Participants are to use the words "I'd catch a grenade for ya" and write a story of no more than 100 words (not counting the prompt).
If you don't recognize these words, they're part of the lyrics from a popular Bruno Mars song.
Here's my attempt.
FRESH BLOOD
Digging through a dumpster, Rudy’s stomach growled.
Heck of a way to celebrate his eighteenth birthday. Parents killed last summer by a drunk driver, Rudy ran away rather than live in foster care.
Humming a Bruno Mars song, he read an ad while nibbling a half-eaten pizza.
“HELP WANTED. Free: Housing. Meals. Training.”
After memorizing the address he cleaned up in a gas station restroom.
Later that day, the man in green asked, “How badly you want to join us?”
Remembering the song, Rudy answered, “I’d catch a grenade for ya.”
The Army recruiter extended a hand. “You’re just what we’re looking for.”
Very good !
ReplyDeleteGood one, Donna! Nice way to work in an odd sort of line. :)
ReplyDeletePerfect! Great use of prompt with positive attitude.
ReplyDeleteYou sure know your stuff!
ReplyDeleteWow, you should send that in, sure would make a great commercial :)
ReplyDeleteJules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
It's sad and happy at the same time. That's why I really like this.
ReplyDeletexoRobyn
Donna, I really love this. You've managed to create a sympathetic, and very clever, character that we care about in 100 words. Bravo! Kat
ReplyDeleteWow. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteBravo! Great job, Donna! Two thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteHi Nona, Madeline and Claudia,
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Hi Jules,
Thanks. A commercial would be nice.
Hi Rawknrobyn,
Thanks for your kind words.
Hi Kat, Mary, and Clara,
Thanks, ladies.
Donna
I love it. Great ending!
ReplyDeleteHi Janet,
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Donna
Now that's what I call pulling one's self by the proverbial bootstraps! This is well written and moves along nicely. Great centus!
ReplyDeleteNamaste..........cj
A powerful piece with a truly unique perspective. So glad I remembered to come back and read the folks I missed earlier in the week!
ReplyDeleteWow. What a great direction to take this prompt.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how this seemed like so much more than 100 words. What a story you told here!
Loved it.