The Friday Fictioneer Challenge: Write a 100-word story based on the photo.
Photo copyright Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
The Maze Runner
Mario didn’t see the people who passed him. His eyes were full of memories: him chasing his brother Luigi down stone streets, their laughter echoing skyward. They loved surprising each other, popping up from behind, vanishing down an alley seemingly without exit. The maze they called a village held no secrets for them. A day of skinned knees and ragged shoes was a day well-spent.
Luigi was gone now, fighting in the war. Mario discovered life was itself an unmapped maze. With one deep breath he stepped out of the shadows, deciding there was only one direction to go: forward.
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This week the photo is from our host, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Check out her story here.
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Ah, a little optimism and determination. Go, Super Mario! 🙂
Yes, some years back I spent quite a lot of time with Messieurs Mario and Luigi Nintendo.
Go, Mario, Go. Using the beloved characters to weave a sentimental tale is really clever. So, kudos for that. Cheers, Varad
I know, of course, who the Mario Brothers are–but I didn’t ever consider their more serious side. Loved this take on the prompt.
Terrific!
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Loved the combination of skinned knees and ragged shoes.
This was a fabulous take.. Love the use of Nintendo’s beloved characters…
Such a clever way to analyze the story! Our four sons have spent hours with these two characters! I can hear the music right now! Really awesome job! Nan
Nice take and well written.
… and off he goes, sledgehammer in hand!
Very well written.
Wonderfully descriptive.
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Aw……the sorrow of the left behind. Very nicely done, Tresha. And I love the Super Mario hints. :o)
Great descriptions with a wonderful final mesage
Brilliant!