Here’s a belated response to GirlieOnThe Edge’s SIX SENTENCE STORIES where the prompt word is VAULT.
Curiosity Cured the Cat
“The gate’s padlocked, Witt,” Lee grumbled, “and that means keep out –which is also what that sign says, in case you can’t read.”
His pal turned from peering through a thin crack and said, “this isn’t that high; I can vault over it no problem.”
“Yeah, maybe, but what’s on the other side that you have to see; this is an experimental station, after all, and if you show up uninvited they might experiment on you.”
Itching with curiosity, no way was Witt going to give up, but jumped up, grabbed the top of the wooden gate and pulled himself over.
“Remember, curiosity killed the cat,” Lee called – but it was too late.
When Gavin Wittenburg was allowed to exit that gate again two hours later, ashen-faced and trembling, his curiosity was more than satisfied.
Because I’m only allowed six sentences, you will have to imagine his two hours inside. 🙂 You can read other responses visa the Link Here
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Very true. Myself, I’d take their word for it. 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
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I’m one who’d much rather leave it to the imagination, i can imagine more weird or odd or strange things than could possibly be real!
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Right. When our imaginations get going…
Glad my tale piqued your imagination.
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I can imagine a warning sign to keep out with the added precaution that if you don’t they will get to experiment on you. Nice six.
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Glad you enjoyed it.
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…but satisfaction brought him back.
Wonder if he’d do it again, juts for a thrill.
Nice one!
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All depends on what he experienced in those two hours. He may never want to hop another fence. Thanks for your comment.
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