Prose Challenge of the Week #41: Write about change through chaos. The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #ProseChallenge

Choices

When dad died, everyone expected my brother to step up. Instead, he packed his bags and left. Mom lost her job. We had to move. These chaotic experiences suck, but they are the only moments where true character is revealed. Fear being synonymous with chaos is a choice. Choose wisely.