Lesson 8 - Assignment - Backstory

ASSIGNMENT:

Picture in your mind two young adults. One boy, one girl standing outside of a train depot in Europe. They are looking at a train schedule and their luggage is one suitcase between them and the backpacks they are wearing. They look hot and tired.

Create and submit a 300-400 word backstory using dialogue or summary method. The choice is yours.
By all means, imitate your favorite author. (Spelling and grammar please)



Dialog:

“I’m beat,” said Juanita.

“I’m not doing too well myself,” said Chance.

“The last train was forty-five minutes late. We probably already missed this one.”

“This bag is too heavy.” Chance lifted the suitcase by its handle and dragged it forward along the ground.

“You’re the one who keeps buying souvenirs and filling it up.”

Chance turned and looked Juanita in the eyes. “Next time bring your own bag.”

Juanita turned and walked to an unoccupied location on the side of the tracks. She faced him and said, “The bag is yours. I’ll make do by myself. And don’t give me that look. I’ve warned you that if you’re going to lay down the law you’re going to be the first one to keep it.”

“What do you want me to do?” asked Chance. “Throw away this treasure I’ve accumulated? This collection covers Gibraltar to Rome and someday they’ll be worth a fortune.”

“They come from tourist traps, Chance,” said Juanita. “The merchants make a fortune from saps like you. You’re one of those people who couldn’t tell fool’s gold from the real thing.” She contorted her face in disgust.

Chance felt laser beams from her green eyes drilling through his of the same color. He grimaced and muttered under his breath. “You can really erode a man’s confidence.”
“What was that?”

“Nothing,” he answered.

“Look, the train,” said Juanita. She returned to Chance and helped him pick up the suitcase from the bottom as he lifted it by its handle. The steps to the car ramp slowed enough for the two to cast the baggage on before them. Juanita followed it with Chance at her tail.

“See, it was no problem, Juano,” said Chance. “The souvenirs won’t stop us at all.”

“Don’t talk to me,” she said.