STORY STARTER
Determined not to fall behind in college, your main character goes to the office hours of their eccentric professor. But they find something they did not expect…
Is this character intrigued? Afraid? Do they want to be a part of it, or is this the beginning of a conflict?
Fairies
It is dark outside. Most of the corridors are quiet as the students are resting in the dorms. I’m a bit behind on my studies and I wanted to see the professor about getting advice on the issue I’m stuck on. I have brought my exercise book and I clasp is close to my chest. It’s cold. And I wished I had brought my sweater. I get to the his office and I hear music, classical and lively. The door has a window but it is double glazed for privacy. I knock and the the music stops. I wait, expecting to be called in. I knock again. This time the music continues. I wasn’t expecting that. Was that a signal to go away? I looked into the window and could see silhouettes dancing. I knock. And again the music stops. Again there is silence. I look in and the silhouettes are not obvious or dancing. I reach the door knob and twist. I look in the room and I don’t see anyone. Not even the professor. I see a book upon the table and it is a tale of fairies. I read on and I hear the music play.