[Writing Filter] December contest entry - Holiday Rush

[dame_montague]

The gimmick on this contest is to use three writing prompts from the archive of about 230 daily offerings as part of your story. 1500-3000 words, (mine is exactly 3000.)

I chose these three:

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Shoppers bustled to and fro. Packages under their arms, bags held tightly in their grips. _So this is how the apocalypse begins._ He thought. _With a

Comments

[nursetim]

You've already heard this from me, but this is some of your best work. I am totally a fan!

Beans' two cents - you get a Gold Star!

[anonymous]

That was packed with Storytelling goodness! The characters, setting, pacing and writing style all bring me back to fond memories of days gone by...Sigh. That was really creative of you, hon. Thanks for sharing.