After Getting Through the Dark Hallway

Summary

After navigating through a dark hallway, two characters ascend a lighthouse staircase to find themselves transported by a bright light to a mysterious island.

Abstract

Following their journey through a dark hallway, the protagonists enter a lighthouse where they carefully climb the stairs, guided by advice to use the petiole to avoid falling. As they reach the halfway point, they discuss the possibility of running to the top, which one character decides to do, aided by a four-leaf clover for good luck. The atmosphere is serene, with the beauty of the sea sparkling in the sun, until a blinding light transports them instantaneously to an unknown island. Upon arrival, the characters, Buddy and The Fish, are disoriented but intrigued by the new sights and smells of their surroundings. The narrative concludes with an invitation for other writers to engage in a 15-minute writing challenge based on the lighthouse creative writing prompt.

Opinions

The character's decision to run up the stairs suggests an adventurous and slightly reckless attitude, which contrasts with the previously cautious approach.
The presence of a four-leaf clover implies a belief in good fortune or luck, potentially indicating a theme of optimism or superstition in the narrative.
The serene setting of the lighthouse with the sparkling sea and sunlight creates a tranquil atmosphere, highlighting the beauty of nature within the story.
The sudden and mystifying transportation to an island by a bright light introduces an element of magical realism or fantasy.
The invitation to other writers to participate in the writing challenge reflects the author's community-oriented approach and a desire to inspire creativity in others.

After Getting Through the Dark Hallway

They are now in a lighthouse…

Image created by the Author (Kaori Mitsui)

They are slowly climbing up the stairs. “Tide yourself with the petiole, so you don’t fall.” “Yeah, I’ll try.”

“We are halfway through, hanging there.”

“Or you can just run up there.”

“Are you sure? Ok, then. I’ll just run, and we’ll get there in a minute or less.”

Image created by the Author (Kaori Mitsui)

“Good thing you got this four-leaf clover.”

“I know, right.”

It’s so quiet and beautiful. The sea was sparkling by the Sun. They enjoyed the air and breeze for a few minutes. And the Sunlight became so bright, and they both shut their eyes.

“What is it?”

“I don’t know! Oh, no, what’s happening here!?”

Image created by the Author (Kaori Mitsui)

The light then took them to an Island in a few seconds. Buddy felt a different texture on his paws and smelt something different from the lighthouse. He slowly opened his eyes. “Where are we?” Buddy said. “I don’t know. I smell something, too.” The Fish answered.

Thanks for reading! The 15-minute writing challenge was up to this point. I’ve tagged some writers. If you like, Kristy Westaway, Lison Mage, Afrar, Paul JARRIGE, Yean Foong (M.Ed.), please enjoy the 15-minute writing challenge as I did.

After Getting Through the Dark Hallway

Lighthouse Creative Writing Prompt

Inspiration for fiction and nonfiction writers