DRABBLE CHALLENGE ~ SCHOOL
The winding road took us further inland. Rolling mountains jutted at odd intervals.
Out of nowhere, a makeshift road (actually a dusty path) emerged. This signalled the end of a tedious journey. The path opened into a clearing.
Dozens of uniformed children were scattered around the yard of a compound.
At first glance, they appeared to be your average ten-year olds.
Closer inspection yielded different results.
It was the eyes. A dead give-away. Dull, unseeing, lifeless… soulless…
This was no ordinary learning institution, the occupants were definitely not normal, everyday learners and we were intruders trapped in this no-go zone!
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What were they? Zombies? Vampires? Little demons?
Something along those lines… a closely-guarded government project…
This is indeed an eerie start of a bigger story.
Lee
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Yes, the possibilities are endless… and each one more chilling than the previous one *shudders*
Ha! Was going to guess secret government project, then read your reply above. Great angle on this prompt M!
I tried to steer clear of the "typical classroom" angle… thanks R! So you're something of a mind-reader too… 🙂
LOL! … great minds and all… 🙂
wow! great lead in to the scary schoolyard!
nice job =)
Thanks Tara! 🙂
Oh, creepy. I like it 🙂
Actually a bit different from what I usually write… mmm… seems like "creepy" is quite popular. Thanks Sarah. 🙂
Hmm. Interesting!!
I'm glad you find it interesting, Margo!
Wait a minute. I think I used to go there.
Whoa! That's freaky! Hope I didn't resurrect memories best forgotten… 🙂 🙂