This week at the Carrot Ranch, Charli Mills challenged writers to In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about roots like a mountain. Feel free to play with both concepts of roots and mountains. How can you create a story from the combination? What character (or traits) come to mind? Where and when does the story take place? Go where the prompt leads!
This is where the prompt led me. I hope you enjoy it.
A Dark Horse
The conversation between aunts and cousins stopped abruptly when an aunt exclaimed, “So, the prodigal son returns.”
Everyone eyed the stranger.
“Who is he?” Josie asked. “He’s hot.”
“The family’s black sheep,” whispered a cousin.
“Stay away from him,” said her aunt. “He has roots like a mountain.”
“What’s that mean?” asked Josie.
“Don’t let that cool exterior fool you,” said another. “It’s just the tip of the iceberg,”
“A dark horse then,” thought Josie, her interest rising.
“Still waters run deep – and dangerous,” cautioned her aunt, but Josie didn’t hear.
“Hi, I’m Josie,” she said, extending her hand.
Thank you for reading. I appreciate your feedback. Please share your thoughts.
Note: The collection of stories made in response to the previous prompt Immature, including mine, can be read at the Carrot Ranch.
Norah Colvin 
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