Q
is for Quest*
Larry tucked the box
under his arm and left, leaving the doors open as he did. They’d been open when
he’d come, and he knew they should stay that way. Larry wasn’t a genius, but he
did know that. He knew his mother. He knew she loved to tell stories. And
maybe, just maybe, some of the other tenants might have believed some of them.
A closed door now would be like a neon sign.
Larry couldn’t take
that chance.
He rushed down the
stairs and as he did he felt them, all of them, watching him, wanting what he
had. He quickly escaped out the front door.
Knowing they’d expect
him to get into his car and drive back home, he walked past it. Instead, he
went to the library around the corner where he’d hidden away most of his
childhood. No one would think to look for him there.
The library was
empty, same as always. Larry made his way to the far back corner, where he set
himself on a chair and the box on the table in front of it. He quickly got to
work. There wasn’t a single one of those letters that he didn’t scan thoroughly.
An hour in, he found what he was looking for. In the right hand corner of a
sappy love letter was scribbled two lines written in his father’s hand:
54
Court Way, Lexington.
You
will find the beginning there.
Larry smiled.
Beginning; he liked the sound of that.
-Mel
*Read the conclusion
of Larry’s tale on A to Z: T for Treasure
I love that you continued Larry's story and will conclude it soon. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow, intriguing mystery!
ReplyDeleteI love quest stories. And how did he know to look there. Very intriguing piece.
ReplyDeleteHmm, intriguing... :) new follower here, like your post... :)
ReplyDeleteI have hidden away in the library, like Larry. But not just in my childhood, but right now too. Looking forward to the conclusion.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you are continuing his tale. Very odd to be so paranoid if this is a family history search. This must be something more. Very intriguing. Can't wait for T.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping Larry finds what he's looking for. Sounds like he has a chance.
ReplyDeleteLarry smiled. That means a lot in what may be a dystopian society.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what Larry is searching for….
ReplyDeleteI like your flash fiction piece! Solid writing too.
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So, the next piece of the puzzle for Larry :)
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Ohhhh!!! There's a conclusion... Love it, Melanie :) C'mon Larry, get moving... we're off to Lexington!!!
ReplyDeleteI'll have my tea ready when I come back for T :)
Every story needs a beginning--but it can be hard to tell what kind of story you're in at the beginning! Thanks for sharing with us.
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Ooh interesting, can't wait to read the next part!
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