Another late Friday Fictioneers entry from yours truly. The challenge, as always, is to write 100 words based on a weekly photo prompt chosen by our host, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Check out her blog for more information by clicking here. Thank you to all who take the time to read, like or comment.

PHOTO PROMPT © Claire Fuller

The odd one out

“The pebble with the painted face?”

“Why?”

“It’s not as it should be. It draws the eye.”

“An ill-considered and naïve answer.” He replied. “This task requires great awareness and understanding. Perhaps you do not have what it takes to be my student after all.”

Suitably chastised, I begged another chance and was allowed to continue my apprenticeship. It was two years before I attempted a second answer.

“It’s the shelves. The other items are treasures found by your son, before he died. The shelves were built by you.”

A sad smile signalled his approval.