By Erik Bergholm
Carolyn found the journal when her mom was cleaning the attic. It was big and made of leather, with strange Egyptian-looking symbols printed along the spine. Her mom told her it had been Grandma’s and that, since Carolyn was a gifted artist like her, she could keep it.
She set to filling the pages immediately, drawing people, animals, and the imaginary places that filled her dreams.
When the family’s golden retriever disappeared the following week, Carolyn wasn’t sad. When Tom, a cute boy from school, vanished the week after, she was unconcerned.
They were safe. Safe forever in her special book.
Amazing! I want that book! If you could develop this into a short story, it would be great! I’m jealous you thought of this plot. 🙂
Weird, but this story offers a reverse plot for The Indian in the Cupboard.
Great story with a satisfying end. Thank you!
I like the concept of this story. It has the makings of a whole book! I enjoyed reading this.
Great story idea! Well done!
Am I the only person turned upside down by this story? I love that I was drawn in and wanted answers when left hanging — ultimately meaning I wanted to turn to the next page! You grabbed me and held on, gave me a head spin and left me perplexed, wanting more. All done within 101 words!
I’m not sure if a healthy mind responds as I did, though! I couldn’t help but wonder if this “child” (the age is not revealed) is evil or just lives within a fantasy of making all things okay by creating her own happy endings and avoiding reality.
I’m impressed. Bravo.