It can’t get much worse then being grounded on vacation, but that’s what these Brandon and his closest friend, Toby, were facing. Vacationing in New Hampshire Brandon, a stubborn boy, stared gloomily out his window from his bedroom. He saw the huge lake shimmering in the sunlight and small waves flowing through it– yet it was so free of conflict.
“Toby, we need to get out of here. I got an idea.” Toby, merely half his size, wasn’t that enthused. Toby gave Brandon a look and with escalating confidence Brandon pointed at a window, “We’re getting out!”
He opened the window quickly. He couldn’t wait. He pushed the screen through and told Toby to go out first. Toby jumped through, landing perfectly safe in the outside world. Brandon took a deep breath and climbed out the portal hole, closing it behind him.
Brandon ran to catch up, but Toby was already in the water. Brandon began to walk along and skip rocks. Then suddenly, Brandon heard he crackle of the leaves behind him, quickly turned and saw his mother. Brandon called for Toby as he made his way back to the house, but he was nowhere to be found. “At least the dog gets to have some fun,” Brandon mumbled jealously.
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Very well written. Great ending (as disturbing and unnerving as it is--it help achieve your intent).
Good job managing the strategies needed in microfiction-terse dialogue and abrupt transitions.
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