Challenge
August 2024 Drabble Challenge: First Day of School
Tell me a story in exactly 100 words using the prompt, "First Day of School." Take it in any direction you want, you don't have to use the exact phrase or keywords or anything, but do draw us in with a return to school as your theme. Please use standard punctuation, grammar, and spelling to spin a prose tale for a chance to score a whopper of a prize: TWO WHOLE DOLLARS! I'll pick the winner in early September, no need to tag me with your entry.
The First First Day of School
The first first day of school was terrifying and in 1968. I know I have to start school. My brother and sisters did, now I’m next. I got pep talks from them and encouragement from my parents. “You’ll learn so much.” “It’ll be fun.” “You’ll be okay.” But even with this support, the first first day of school presented the angst of separation compounded by the disquiet of the unfamiliar tightly wrapped with the fear of rejection.
Turned out, it was actually the first step in the long journey of shedding my adolescence to become the person I am today.