Halloween – Credit: Matthew Henry/Burst Below is my entry for Kaitlyn Sanchez and Lydia Lukidis' #FallWritingFrenzy2021 contest. For the contest, unagented writers chose a picture from Lydia's website to inspire their entry of 200 words or less. The picture I chose is featured above. Good luck writers! Thank you Kaitlyn and Lydia for this opportunity. Thank you all for reading! Shake, Rattle, and Rock ‘n’ Roll By Sarah K. Rose 197 words “Herniated bisque!” said Innard Skynard. “Bone appetit!” Skel’ton John couldn’t eat. He was nervous. At Grave Yardley Stadium last winter, he managed one verse of “Compound Fracture” before bolting off stage. He tried to open for No Gout in the spring. But, his bones rattled, and he kept dropping his guitar pick. Skelton’s bandmate, Pelvis Presley, always gave him tips. “No bones about it, Skel’ton,” he said. “You’re talented. Let’s work on those nerves before my fall “Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun” party.” Pelvis Presley helped Skel’ton practice all summer. Skel’ton drank milk and soaked up Vitamin D, but his bones ached from constant playing. When the air turned crisp and Skel’ton needed a sweater to warm his bones, he was ready. “Join me in welcoming Skel’ton John to the stage.” Skel’ton felt the air rush through him. Then, he saw Pelvis Presley’s eyes and kind smile. I can do this. He charmed the crowd with “Dislocation Nation,” but his song “Bone To Be Wild” got everyone dancing. “That was a party to remember,” Pelvis Presley said after Skel’ton’s performance. Skel’ton grinned. “Without you, I wouldn’t have had the guts to go through with it!”
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Debra Daugherty
10/1/2021 03:04:12 am
I absolutely love this! Clever play with words.
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Melisa Wrex
10/1/2021 05:59:46 am
Very punny! Good luck!
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10/1/2021 11:11:01 am
This was seriously SO FUN! Loved all the wordplay and creative idea. Fabulous!
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10/1/2021 10:19:58 pm
So punny, Sarah! I loved reading it – such a fun story :D
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Kim-Hoa
10/1/2021 11:39:29 pm
So good, Sarah! You are so amazing with words and being funny ❤️ Love this very much!
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Ashley Sierra
10/1/2021 11:41:29 pm
So funny! Pelvis Presley 😄.
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Armineh Manookian
10/2/2021 07:37:01 am
Sarah, this is so fun and clever. Love the friendship angle!
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Molly Ippolito
10/2/2021 05:14:01 pm
Absolutely love the puns! Well done!
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10/4/2021 08:29:27 am
You know I'm a HUGE fan of this one. Can't wait to see it in the winners list!!! You are talented and so creative!
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10/9/2021 11:46:34 am
This is so cute! I love the idea of a Skeleton with stage fright! Fun imagery and word play!
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