The Friday Fictioneer Challenge: Write a 100-word story based on the photo.
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Photo copyright Roger Bultot
Jurassic Park
“Something big is alive on the other side,” Stevie whispered, ear against the door.
“Alive?” Martin didn’t believe him, but wanted to.
“Wild animals, roaming loose, just like in the history holograms.”
“Ridiculous! There haven’t been any wild animals in centuries.” Martin looked back, taking comfort in the sight of all things familiar: glass, concrete, pavement.
Before Martin could protest, Stevie yanked open both doors only to have their worst nightmare come true: something jumped out at them. They ran, screams obscuring the soft chirping of the cricket as it righted itself on the concrete after bouncing off Stevie’s nose.
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It's a long story ... 
…and will we ever learn to respect nature and quit “putting up parking lots” as the song goes?
…the one cricket left…
Quite the wild animal to be afraid of! Sad if that is all that is left.
Poor cricket – I hope he finds a friend.
Good fun! And really fits that very odd picture.
A raptor got Stevie? Those were some crazy animals. I like the idea of the story telling how all the animals are gone, sacrificed to a modern dystopic world. But I would rather the kids really found the nice animals and not raptors.
Stevie’s imagination got the best of him; he didn’t know what was on the other side of the door. It was only a cricket that jumped on Stevie’s nose.
Thank goodness. I thought his nose was all that was left of him. 😀
Small animals can be scary too! Enjoyed!