Challenge
August 2024 Drabble Challenge: First Day of School
Tell me a story in exactly 100 words using the prompt, "First Day of School." Take it in any direction you want, you don't have to use the exact phrase or keywords or anything, but do draw us in with a return to school as your theme. Please use standard punctuation, grammar, and spelling to spin a prose tale for a chance to score a whopper of a prize: TWO WHOLE DOLLARS! I'll pick the winner in early September, no need to tag me with your entry.
Oh my God, school?
Well, there goes nothing. I told myself I would never come back. I fought for freedom with my teeth and nails as I made myself swear that I would never again step within these four walls.
Yet, here I am. Waiting in line with a sweat-drenched back.
I consider making a dash for it. No one would stop me. Of this, I am sure. I look at the door and step away from the line toward it.
"Olanrewaju Victor Emmanuel.” Someone calls.
“Yes, that’s me.” I move towards her, chest out, shoulders raised, and head high.
Let’s do this.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.