The Friday Fictioneer Challenge: Write a 100-word story based on the photo.

Photo copyright Ted Strutz
Until Further Notice
Kate hadn’t seen another scavenger hunter in more than an hour. She looked at the clue once more: Four on the floor, stillness amidst the flow of time.
Turning towards the sound of running water, Kate eventually exited the woods, coming to the creek. I only need the last item! She flipped an imaginary coin, turning upstream, soon spotting the chair. She trotted into the water, hoping she was first. She found a note taped underneath the seat.
“Until further notice, celebrate everything.”
Smiling, Kate returned the note to its envelope, deciding to share the sentiment with those who followed.
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It’s been a looonng time since I’ve been on a scavenger hunt. I kept my feet dry. Nice story, brings back memories of child…. teenhood. 🙂
loved the clue
That was a fun take on the prompt, Tresha
Ingenuous! You were the only one, I think, who came up with this idea 🙂
A really interesting take on the prompt photo! And that clue was super!
Nice moral at the end.
Great take, great clue
Great story – I remember a few scavenger hunts back in my youth.
Loved the different take on the photo and the clue