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- Link: https://write-stuff-4u2c.com/22218/
- Published: 2026-08-03T11:58:47-04:00
- Author: Heidi Dare Turner Jenkins

[Missy’s MAD Challenge # 104 – M.A.D. Works](https://mad-missy-work.blog/2026/08/03/missys-mad-challenge-104/)

_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)

> [Missy’s Mad Challenge-I feel a character developing-to be continued](https://write-stuff-4u2c.com/creative-short-story-writer/missys-mad-challenge-i-feel-a-character-developing-to-be-continued/)

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