The Prom by Cole Parker

[Rutabaga]

I can't find a previous thread for this story, to my great surprise.  It is very well done with an immense number of satisfying developments.  It's my nomination for a Pick from the Past. 

 

R

[colinian]

I concur, R.

Colin 

 

[Cole Parker]

Hey, guys, thanks!  That was the second story I ever wrote, exactly 12 years ago.  April, 2005.  It's been years since I read it.  Might have to revisit it myself.

C

 

 

[Rutabaga]

10 hours ago, Cole Parker said:

That was the second story I ever wrote, exactly 12 years ago.  April, 2005. 

 

 

I've always wondered if "Josh, Evolving" was the first story.

 

R

[Merkin]

I'm thinking it was "When He Was Five".  That was the one of Cole's I first stumbled upon, and it broke my heart.  Still may be my choice for his best.

[Cole Parker]

My first five:

 

 

 1.  Eighth Grade                        2005, March

 2.  Prom                                   2005, April

 3.  Tim                                     2005, July 

 4.  When He Was Five                2005, August

 5.  Josh, Evolving                      2006, January                                                                

 

I'd never written any fiction prior to Eighth Grade, only company reports.  I never thought I had anything to say.  I still am astonished I could write as much as I have since retiring.

 

I do have an edge on all those who haven't retired.  I don't have anything else to do!  But I'm awfully glad I have this.

 

C

 

[colinian]

On 4/17/2017 at 9:01 PM, Cole Parker said:

I do have an edge on all those who haven't retired.  I don't have anything else to do!  But I'm awfully glad I have this.

And we are awfully glad you have this, too!!!

Colin 

 

[ChrisR]

On 4/18/2017 at 4:01 AM, Cole Parker said:

I'd never written any fiction prior to Eighth Grade

Wow! Most of the writers around here probably didn't get started until WAY later than that!

The way you capture the rapture of childhood. it has obviously stayed with you. Thanks.

 

 

[Rutabaga]

6 hours ago, ChrisR said:

 

The way you capture the rapture of childhood. it has obviously stayed with you. Thanks.

 

 

Cole would have given Dick Clark a run for the money as America's Oldest Teenager. 

 

R

[Cole Parker]

Thanks, guys.  I never know how to respond to praise.  More used to criticism!   I do enjoy the former, however.  I guess everyone does.

C