Susan May
Elaine Burroughs
Deborah Beckers
Anna Doll
Linsey Lanier
Sally Kilpatrick
Tammy Schubert
Darcy Crowder
Marilyn Baron
Sandra Elzie
Carol Burnside
Debbie Kaufman
Tamara DeStefano
Maxine DavisYOU get to be the writer!
I was just . . . updating the Travel Page with our new travel photo . . . when it hit me . . . that literally thousands of different stories could be created from this one moment, frozen in time.
Seriously. Look at all the Cinderella stories out there and the Romeo and Juliet themes. (Two of my favorites are Cinderella Lopez by Berta Platas and the movie, Letters to Juliet.)
As I waited for the computer to upload the photo, my head started drafting a story to fit the scene. Although this long, empty road could easily be a road in Catherine Mann’s Navarre Beach, Mary Buckham’s Seattle, Kathy L Wheeler’s Oklahoma City (see Kathy’s post for our Travel section this coming Sunday!!!), or even one that Marilyn Baron traveled on throughout Australia or New Zealand; I already knew the story behind this picture.
But where is the fun in that? Why not see what our readers can come up with for this scene?
~~~Challenge~~~
So, here is my challenge to you.
Take a look at our new Travel the World in Words photo and come up with your own story for this young couple.
1) Before clicking on the comments link, write down your story in five lines or less (trying to make this easy for you – if you want to do more, go for it).
2) Upload the story into the comments section before reading the other stories.
3) Interested in reading the real story behind this couple? Check out today’s post on my Tami Brothers blog.
Not interested in writing a story? Then let us know your favorite Cinderella or Romeo and Juliette stories. I’d love to add some new favorites to my list.
Tags: Tami Brothers, Travel the World
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Tami Brothers | http://www.tamibrothers.com I’ve always wanted to live a fun, sexy and exciting life. But when my clumsiness left me with an aversion to high heels, my fear of wardrobe malfunctions cut out those plunging necklines, and my skydiving instructor politely suggested I take up golf; I decided the only way to keep from breaking my neck would be to write about such a life.
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May 13th, 2010 at 2:47 am
They’d been walking through the woods all day, and the sun was setting when they reached the road. No cars could be seen or heard, but in the distance a train’s warning whistle sounded. They didn’t have much time. If they ran they could catch the train. In less than a day they could be in D.C. or New York or anywhere. Soon it wouldn’t matter that her mother was the owner of a strip club and bar, and his father was a minister of a quiet little church. No one wanted them to be together. Jasmine knew something the first time she touched Erich’s hand. Some rules were meant to be broken.
Tami! What fun. You should compile these as a wedding gift for the happy couple. Have a great day.
May 13th, 2010 at 5:40 am
It was only supposed to be a picnic after church, but they had been unable to resist peeking into the cave and then exploring into its dank depths.
Armed with only one flashlight they didn’t venture far or stay gone long, but it had been long enough for the thieves to steal Noah’s car.
The sun was going down and they had been walking for almost two hours. Only one car had appeared, but it had only slowed before picking up speed as it passed.
Cassie leaned again Noah’s strong back, closing her eyes as a soft sigh was added to the gentle breeze. When they were found, her father would assume the worst and her girlfriends would think it was romantic. A tear slid slowly down her dusty cheek.
Love this. You know, even our readers might have recently read a book where there’s some lines that would fit this picture. If so, I’d love to hear them!
Sandy
May 13th, 2010 at 7:11 am
Nicki,
I think it’s funny that we both had the couple related to a church in some way. Guess it was the white shirt. lol
Sandy
May 13th, 2010 at 7:28 am
Tammy,
I love the challenge you issued and the idea that, yes, a picture tells a thousand words.
I don’t have time to think up a stroy (editing my novel like a crazy woman right now) But In read through Sandy and Nicki’s comments.
Great job ladies. Hope more folks add theirs too.
Great post.
Have a lovley day,
Tamara
May 13th, 2010 at 7:32 am
Which road to take? Life would be easier if they stayed on the path their families had planned for them. Him headed to law school. Her betrothed to the man her father had picked out for her. Easy, yes. But they loved each other and love was never easy. Stay or go? Which choice should they make?
May 13th, 2010 at 7:36 am
This was tough, especially already knowing the real story.
Great story, Nicki! We think alike!!! Loved your details. I think Jasmine will get a kick out the strip bar idea…grin… I will definitely print these for them. Great idea!
Thanks for doing this Sandy. I too thought it was funny how the church theme came out. Love the idea of the cave and the thoughts racing through Cassie’s head.
Hi Tamara! Get crackin on those edits!!! I totally understand but thank you for coming out and commenting.
May 13th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Love this picture and how creatively you have woven it into your post. Okay, guys, I cheated. I had to go right to Tammy’s blog and find out the true story. So, I’m not going to write one, but I advise you to go to Tammy’s blog to find out (after you write yours). Very romantic.
Marilyn
May 13th, 2010 at 10:09 am
She pushed him, even as she wanted to pull him back. He was going to come back for her. After he went off to Knoxville to play for the Smokies, after he was discovered and sent up to the Bigs, he would come for her and take her out of this godforsaken town.
Fun exercise!
May 13th, 2010 at 11:06 am
His brother is coming to pick them up…she really is deeply in love with brother instead of him. But the brother is going off the seminary school in two weeks and thinks she’s a bad woman because his brother (the man on the road) isn’t the best of men. Who will redeem who?
Fun little game.
May 13th, 2010 at 11:08 am
The slightly faded color of the photo brings to mind a church bulletin cover. Is that why we’re all going churchy?
May 13th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Thanks for stopping by today, Marilyn! And thanks for taking a look at my blog. I do really love Jasmine and Erich’s story. I would tell more but I was trying to stay in my space limit…grin…
Love the blurb, Sally! I love the idea of him playing for the Smokies. I can see Erich doing this.
Hey Anna. Great story. I like that idea of redeeming someone. I agree that the slightly faded look of the picture could look like a church’s bulletin.
Thanks for commenting, ladies! I’ll be back later tonight. I’m headed to Atlanta to take my mommy back to the airport…grin…
Tami
May 13th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Sandy, it’s the white shirt and as Anna S mentioned the faded photo of a church bulletin. Anna, that had me cracking up.
May 13th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Don’t cry, Karenina whispered under her breath as she leaned the length of her body into Zach’s back, hoping against hope that he’d change his mind. The last two months seemed to have raced at breakneck speed, like a shooting star that lit the sky only to disappear into the darkness of night. He’d appeared in her life at a time when she’d thought there was nothing more to live for—and he’d given her a reason to be.
Somehow, she’d sensed last night that it would be their last. Without a word, his gentle hands and tender kisses touched her heart as he worshipped her body, while his slate-blue eyes took in her response to his ministrations. Never had she been loved so thoroughly, so selflessly. Without a care for his own needs, he’d wrapped her in his brawny embrace, cocooning her as if he knew she’d need the memory of this night to carry her through the rest of her life.
A shiny black car appeared in the distance. His inhale broke for a second, then resumed deep and strong. Turning in her embrace, he pulled her into his arms and dropped a kiss on her forehead. “I’ll call you when I get back,” he whispered.
She didn’t have the nerve to say what they both knew. If he made it out alive.
Thanks, Tami! This is the most writing I’ve done for pleasure since I started back for my master’s degree!
May 13th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Ron and Sara’s parents refused to let me marry so young. They knew their love was to big to hold back. On their way to the next county to see the old judge their car broke down, but they refuse to give up. They are waiting on a ride.
May 13th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
She could hear the big truck coming. Just one shove and she’d be free.
May 13th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Maxine, You’re B-A-D! lol
Sandy
May 14th, 2010 at 7:10 am
Sorry to respond this morning instead of yesterday. The trip to Atlanta ended up taking longer than I expected. But all is well and I have my house back to myself again…grin…
Ana, this story is so heart touching, as well as heart wrenching. I feel for them both. Thank you for participating. I love your take on the photo. (and great job on adding a touch of Hot Tamale to it.)
Hi Susan. This was exactly my first thought on the story. I could totally see it happening, too. Thanks for sharing this story!
Tooooo funny, Maxine! Never thought of that.
Thanks for participating yesterday, ladies! I had a lot of fun and I’ll definitely be sharing your story ideas with the happy couple!
Tami