“Well, that’s all that needs to be done for set-up.” Derrick said, gently patting his small, scruffy, brown dog, Jack, on the head. He looked around the store and double-checked everything, making sure everything ready for the day. The many assorted coats and hats hanging in the window were propped up on the dummies perfectly. A few swords and bows were hanging up on the wall, gleaming in the sunlight streaming in through the window. Some musical instruments including a lute, a lyre, and a harp were sitting near the counter in mint condition.
This is going to be a good day, he thought to himself, as he walked over to the door and opened it, the doorbell ringing loudly. He took a deep breath, letting the smell of the morning dew and pine trees invade his nostrils. A loud barking noise from inside, however, broke his trance. With a sigh, he realized that he had forgotten to feed Jack his breakfast. He went into the back storage room and took out a thick, juicy steak from a barrel, and walked back to the counter, and plopped the steak into Jack’s bowl. Jack happily tore the steak apart, making Derrick laugh. The ringing of the doorbell drew Derrick’s gaze away from his dog and to the door. An old man, sporting a rather long, grey beard and an eyepatch, sauntered in through the door and leaned on the counter…
Chapter One
June 8, 2008 · Filed under Stories · Tagged fantasy, Stories
w1kkp said,
June 8, 2008 @ 6:17 pm
This dog, Jack, eats better than I do! I am impressed with the detail in your
writing,Zook. Always a sign of a good writer, I think. Does it have a
title? I think this is going to be fun to read this in installments!
Pat
bluegerbil22 said,
June 8, 2008 @ 7:11 pm
You really include alot of detail
zookthegnome said,
June 8, 2008 @ 7:32 pm
Thanks for that, Pat and Gerbil. And to answer that question, Pat, no, it doesn’t have a title yet. I plan on giving it a title as I write it. It’s like they say, most titles come to an author while their writing the book. Feel free to give suggestions as to what the title should be as you continue to read it.
tysdaddy said,
June 8, 2008 @ 7:39 pm
“A loud barking NOSE . . . ” ??
zookthegnome said,
June 8, 2008 @ 7:44 pm
I’ll change it, Mr. Editor.