Tennis Anyone by Cole Parker

[Rutabaga]

I'm astonished that no one has started a thread for this story.

Interesting twist at the end, and of course the story ended way, way too soon.  Knowing Cole's knack for creating lead characters that carry out really clever ideas that require lots of pluck, I was hoping we'd see that here.  But I'm sure we can all imagine how that would come out.

Above all else, though, I have to comment about the two pictures at the beginning.  Those boys are so handsome and winning in their own individual ways -- it would be had to pick a favorite.  Excellent choices.

Good work all round.

R  

[Cole Parker]

Thanks, Rut.  Those pictures inspired me.  I love it when a story tends to write itself, and I can sit back and watch it happen.

C

[alandwight]

Hey Cole, I enjoyed the story and was sad to see it end so soon. Sometimes I wonder if 15 year-olds are as articulate as we sometimes make them, but they make for a good story. I agree about the pictures!

 

[Cole Parker]

I’m I’d guess they’re more articulate with each other than with fogies. We probably wouldn’t get their lingo. 

 

C

[Ivor Slipper]

Although Cole has stated this story was in response to a writing prompt at Iomfats, I don't think he made it clear that the prompt was actually a 'challenge' based on those two pictures. Thus there are several other stories available which were inspired by it. And, yes - one of them is mine.