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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Write in the ROMANCE genre (04/19/07)
Three partners, three hearts, three lives. James knew all the familiar steps and Rebecca was just learning how to dance. Grace watched the mismatched couple as she waited at the edge of the dance floor. James lead with an air of confidence. Rebecca tried to keep in step with the rythym of the music without tripping over James' feet. The music changed and James noticed a light tap on his left shoulder. He turned around to see a pensive look on Grace's face. He then looked over at Rebecca and said, "Do you mind?" and excused himself to dance with Grace.

The music was lively, their steps were noticeably familiar to each other, yet invigorating. Grace's hands fit so naturally into his as they danced to the second song. But as the music came to an end, he quickly searched the crowd with his eyes, only to see Rebecca talking and laughing with a distinguished-looking gentleman. His heart beat faster, and his mind filled with strange thoughts. The sudden rush of energy consumed him to the point of action. James had to think quickly. Just then an idea came to him. He touched Grace's bare shoulder and pointed out that her old "beau" from college was sitting all alone at a corner table. Grace smiled rather slyly at James and said, "Remember, who you're going home with," before she started walking off the dance floor. James waited what seemed like an eternity, for the applause from the crowd to die down before approaching Rebecca to ask if he could have the next dance. Rebecca turned her head away from the distinguished gentleman and smiled and nodded at James before he could even say a word. They became dance partners the rest of the evening.

The grandfather clock chimed 12 times. The music finally stopped and the musicians started taking down their instruments for the night. The silence between James and Rebecca created an uncomfortable moment. Then Rebecca broke the silence with, "Thank you for a wonderful time." James smiled and bowed before leaving her. Rebecca followed him with her eyes as he quietly approached Grace who was walking toward the door.
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Jacquelyn Horne
04/26/07
This is good, but seems a little unfinished. Maybe more input from Grace? What was she doing while this affair was blossoming? The writing is really good here.
Janice Cartwright
04/26/07
I believe this is what's called a vignette, a kind of writing snapshot. I like it for its movie quality and maybe because it reminds me of how we come into this world: like someone walking into a theater smack in the middle of the movie. We have to figure out what happened before and we're always forced to leave before its over.
Brenda Buikema
04/27/07
I too want more from this story. It is very well written, I liked the flow.
Donna Powers
04/30/07
I agree with the previous posters. This is excellent writing, but I don't feel like I completely understand what's going on. Nice work.