Happy Camel Day. I have words. I also managed to take first place in last week’s Thursday Threads. I had fun with this prompt: *“Never seen it done before.”* It also gave me ideas on how to tie some unrelated scenes together. Progress! All I will say is that the Four Mousketeers are on a mission and they’ve come to a roadblock. So to speak. It could start like this: A fae, a werewolf, a vampire, and a dragon walk into a crypt…
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The four men stared at the massive doors. Made of impressive slabs of oak, edged and hinged with cold iron, and secured with a series of intricate locks.
Ariel stood well away from it. Cold iron was a nemesis to the Fae like silver was to a werewolf. “There’s no magic that I can discern, just the metal.” He glanced at Caleb.
“Yes,” the werewolf agreed. “No magic but both silver and iron. He held up his hands. “I’m out. Sinjen?”
The vampire gave the two of them a look. “I’m not a thief. I’ve not a clue how to pick a lock. Too bad Sade isn’t here.”
“True,” Caleb said. “She’s got the touch.” He bent and looked closer. “Even so, not sure she could conquer that beast.”
The three of them turned to the fourth. Nikos returned their expectant gazes with a raised brow. “Why are you looking at me?” His voice was tinged with both arrogance and amusement.
“Uhm…dragon,” Caleb said, his tone dry.
“What is that supposed to mean?” The arrogance edged over into disdain.
“Dragon.” All three spoke in unison.
“Hoard,” Ariel added.
“Lair.” That came from Caleb.
Nikos turned his icy gaze on Sinjen. “Have you something to add?”
The vampire smiled, showing a hint of fang. “Rumor has it that there’s not a lock made that
can defeat a dragon.”
“Fine.” Nikos inhaled. A torrent of fire melted the lock.
“Never seen it done before,” Ariel said.
Caleb had one word. “Cool.”
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Since the challenge only allows for 250 words max, there will be some expansion of this scene but it works for now. Writers, use the prompt if it works for you. Readers, what’s something you’ve never seen done but would like to watch?
Silver James 
ROFL… those guys are a hoot. I can’t wait to read this one.
I finished the read-through of my WIP last night and I’m ready to re-start new words today. Not sure if the prompt will tickle my imagination, though. I have an idea for the next scene on a sticky note, staring at me accusingly until I actually write it. Fingers crossed.
Take that sticky note down and write that scene! Use the prompt later. Or not. 😆 I didn’t get much written but I have notes and inspiration. Tomorrow I shall hit the monitor typing!