50 Words of Boys Adventure!
In celebration of our latest boys adventure, Dreams of Gold and Fire we thought we’d have a little fun with a bit of fifty-word story action!
Using the picture prompt below, write a story in fifty words, no more, no less.
Working on some 50-word fiction can help develop concise storytelling, and focuses on essential elements of story like plot, character, and setting. Exercise your skills in succinctness, clarity, and creativity!
Submit your fifty word story in the comments below. Have fun!



“Oh, what big ears you have.”
“Ears? Those’r horns, I’ll have you know.”
“Oh, what big eyes you have.”
“Yes… I’m a dragon after all.”
“Oh, what big teeth you have.”
“Come on! You really should read something other than old fairytales. They’re giving you a Grimm outlook on life.”
Gerald stood at the threshold of the Cave armed with a sword made of cardboard and duct tape. Last night, he hid under his bed as the dark minions kidnapped his sister. Whatever spell they used was keeping Mom and Dad asleep. It was up to him.
“I’m coming, Evie.”