Six Sentence Sunday - 20 Nov 11

For today I've chosen a work in progress, A Summer of History. These are the opening lines.

Ryan reached into the mailbox. Heavy linen paper nestled among slick circulars and junk mail, standing out like a prince among beggers. As he pulled the pieces from the small box, Ryan held his breath. The cream-colored envelope screamed, Important! while gold-stamped lettering in the return address declared the sender as The Forsyne Foundation. Anticipation clawed at his stomach; his hopes and dreams hung in the balance. Hand trembling, Ryan slid a finger beneath the flap and pulled out the contents.

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Published on November 19, 2011 23:23 Tags: six-sentence-sunday, wip, writing
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message 1: by Taryn (new)

Taryn Kincaid A prince among beggars -- such a great phrase!


message 2: by C.C. (new)

C.C. Williams Nina wrote: "Oh, great beginning! You have to wonder what life changing news he's receiving."

Thanks for the support, Nina!


message 3: by C.C. (new)

C.C. Williams Taryn wrote: "A prince among beggars -- such a great phrase!"

Thank you, Taryn, for stopping by and reading!


message 4: by Gayle (new)

Gayle Am intrigued to know what's in the letter!


message 5: by C.C. (new)

C.C. Williams Gayle wrote: "Am intrigued to know what's in the letter!"

The letter: somewhat mundane and banal; what follows from it: not so much!

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message 6: by E. (new)

E. Jamie Great six!


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C.C. Williams Nancy wrote: "Great six!"

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