Thursday, 14 November 2013

20 Day Challenge #11

This is prompt#16: Write a story with only dialogue. If there's one thing I've learned today, it's that dialogue is a terrible way to tell an entire story.

          "Did you see that?"
          "See what? It's pitch black in here."
          "I definitely saw something move. Tell me you didn't see something move."
          "Sarah, I didn't see anything move. I can barely see my hand in front of my face."
          "There's definitely something in here."
          "Will you calm down? We were alone when we came in. I don't think the battery dying suddenly conjured up a bunch of monsters in the dark."
          "Shh!"
          "What now?"
          "Did you hear that?"
          "Sarah, there is nothing here. Jesus Christ, I shouldn't have brought you here."
          "You're the one who invited me. You said it would be fun."
          "I only invited you because you insisted. If you weren't so needy we could have just seen a movie next weekend."
          "Are you kidding me? You - ok, Matt, I really think I heard something this time."
          "You are such a wuss. Look, follow me, we can still use the wall as a guide. I think the exit is this way."
          "I'm not moving. It was your stupid idea to go caving, you find the way out."
          "Fine, whatever. Just quit whining, ok?"
          "I am not whining. I'd say if there was ever a time to get upset, it would be now. You know when I proposed a couple's weekend, I thought you might change your plans. I didn't think you'd actually drag me out here."
          "You knew I was planning this for weeks. Sometimes, it's not all about you, Sarah."
          "See? This is exactly what I've been trying to tell you. You never make time for me, but you spent weeks planning this little solo camping trip. I'm just asking for you to put a bit more effort into this relationship."
          "Fuck, Sarah, not this again."
          "Yes, this again. We're talking about this. You can't just brush me off every time I bring this up."
          "Actually, I can. You're so full of shit. Remember your birthday? Our anniversary?"
          "Yeah, ok, that was nice and all, but I told you I wanted a surprise party. And that was not the necklace I showed you."
          "Well I'm sorry I can't afford a thousand dollars worth of jewellery. You're just proving my point. I do a lot for you, you just can't see it."
          "That is such a lie. You've been spending less and less time with me. It's almost like you aren't invested in this relationship anymore!"
          "Maybe I'm not!"
          "What?"
          "Look, I'm going to find the way out of here, then we're done. This is more than I signed up for."
          "You can't break up with me! This is your fault!"
          "How is this my fault?"
          "If you'd just done what I wanted, I'd be happy right now. You're the one who doesn't care enough to get things right. That has nothing to do with me."
          "Huh."
          "Matt, don't do this, ok? Please talk to me... Matt? Where are you? Did you find the way out? Come on, Matt, this isn't funny... Matt?"

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