Friday, November 18th, 2011

Writing Prompt – What’s in the Bag?

Brown Paper Grocery BagAs part of the entire roof debacle, I had all the carpet replaced in the upstairs of the house. In order to carpet the closets, everything had to come up off the floor in each one.

Inside my closet, I found this brown, paper grocery bag.

I’ve no idea what’s inside it. The top’s turned down, and stapled, and I haven’t opened it. I’m having too much fun trying to decide what’s inside to peek right now.

(Incidentally, it’s not my style to store something like this. It sounds like a certain parent I know… On the other hand, I may have learned it from her. But, still, I’m usually good at labeling. I can’t believe I’m at fault.)

Here’s Your Prompt:

Tell me what’s in the bag.

Where did it come from? Who was it given to? What happens if the wrong person looks inside?

Is it a gift? A memory stored away out of sight? An embarrassing impulse buy?

Don’t just make a guess….write the background, then the story.