The Race

Written for Esther’s “Can You Tell A Story In” –
exactly 64 words using the six prompt words
shown below. In 64 words, here’s my flash.

microphone – zeal – snail – cottage – immortal – teapot

Deep inside a quaint cottage, Chester’s zeal for the strange reached its peak. He sat before a classic old microphone, trusty teapot at his elbow, broadcasting to an enthusiastic audience of ghosts. A brave little snail raced across the table as Chester narrated the epic journey. It was, admittedly, slow going but the ratings were “out-of-this-world”, and the snail was destined to become immortal.

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64 Words

This is “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers

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