Missy’s MAD Challenge # 104 – M.A.D. Works

No one was prepared for the truth. However, I found the truth tucked between the rafters in an old loft. I climbed the rickety old and worn steps at the base of the shed I was warned not to go into. The sight of what was inside the loft startled me. I was unable to move. I was scared and shaking and the smell was overpowering. Animals were lined up on racks; some were in cages like it was a slaughterhouse of sorts. Shining up in the rafters was a silver box that contained a key that I had no clue what was meant to open. It was too much for me to experience but I was afraid to leave without the key, in hopes of finding what it opened. So, I grabbed the key to put it safely in my pocket and ran to the ladder of the loft to try to climb down. The thing was I tripped over a board that was lying by the entrance and fell down the ladder instead. The impact of hitting the ground knocked the breath from my lungs. I also broke my arm. The key had also fallen out of my pocket. A fact I realized after being treated at the hospital.

Present time…

We arrived at her appointment on time. My mom paused her story in hopes of finishing it on the way home only to find out the doctor had an emergency surgery yesterday and almost forgot to make another appointment at a later time since he wouldn’t be in until later that day. My mom and I decided to spend our free time at a local shop eating a light lunch while we waited for her appointment time. She resumed her story …

***When I realized the key fell out of my pocket

(I feel a character developing-to be continued. Also, to read more of the story click on this story page)