LJ Idol -- Sticks and Stones

[stacieann15]

First, you dig a hole.

Not too deep. Enough to twist an ankle if you step in it. That is the point, after all, it’s a hole of protection.

Next, maybe you stick sharpened sticks into the mud at the bottom, to add insult to injury - stabbing your foot even as your ankle twists out from under you.

Finally, you cover the hole lightly with leaves. So they

Comments

[unmowngrass]

This was a good entry, very dramatic!

[stacieann15]

Thanks so much!

[pixiebelle]

Interesting story! I really liked the dynamics at play here. How these were the robbers to her cops, friends but also challengers. Pretty cool!

[stacieann15]

Thank you!

[rumplebuttkins]

Haha, this was awesome. My mind continues past the end of the entry, imagining an epic war of children, up on a movie screen.

[stacieann15]

:) Thanks for reading!

[stacieann15]

Ha! I am sure it was epic in our views! I am sure it wasn't as impressive if an objective adult looked at it. :)

[whipchick]

I like the complexity of the relationships here - neat to hear the different threads between them!

[stacieann15]

Thank you. I guess big brothers (even when they aren't your blood relations) are always complex in their treatment of little sisters.

[mstrobel]

*grins* I really enjoyed this!

[stacieann15]

Thank you! :)