The Official Writing Challenge
BACK TO
CHALLENGE
MAIN
INSTRUCTIONS
how it works
submission rules
guidelines for
choosing a level
ENTRIES
submit your entry
read current entries
read past entries
challenge winners
Our Daily Devotional HERE
Place it on your site or
receive it daily by email.


TRUST JESUS TODAY

  • Share
  • how it works
  • Submit
Previous Challenge Entry (Level 4 – Masters)
Topic: Clarify (10/15/15)
Dear Madam,

The shipment has been dispatched. However, we were unable to deliver it to the address you supplied as our policy does not allow us to leave such a package unattended. Please call us between the hours of 9.00 am and 5.00 pm to arrange delivery. The telephone number is as above.

Yours sincerely,

James H Crawford


Dear Mr Crawford,

I have tried several times to contact you by phone, unsuccessfully. The contents of the package about which you wrote to me is a complete mystery to me. Would you please explain what the package contains.

Could you please phone me on the above number, as I have not been able to get through to you.

Yours sincerely,

(Mrs) Roslyn Rutherford


Dear Mrs Rutherford,

My secretary has repeatedly phoned your number and has never managed to find you home. The package addressed to you is still in our warehouse, awaiting your instructions. It is not our company policy to reveal the contents of packages addressed to private addresses.

Please ring the above number to arrange a mutually suitable time for delivery of the package.

Sincerely,
James H Crawford


Dear Mr Crawford,

This is an impossible situation. I am unable to contact you and you are unable to contact me. Neither can you clarify the nature of the package.

Of course, by now, I am very curious as to its contents and wish to have it in my possession as soon as possible. So, I will ensure that I am home all day on Wednesday 24th May to receive the parcel. I look forward to its delivery on that day.

Kind regards,
Roslyn Rutherford


Mrs Rutherford,

We will be unable to deliver your package on Wednesday 24th May as we only deliver to the Western suburbs on Thursdays and Fridays. Could you please choose a Thursday or a Friday for its delivery.

Regards,
James H Crawford


Mr Crawford,

I am beginning to lose patience with your company, and its policies. This exchange of letters has been a big waste of time. You have failed to provide any clarity regarding the expedition of this delivery. It has taken six letters to discover when your delivery days are, and it has been impossible to find out any details by phoning you, as your phone does not seem to work.

I have a nephew who lives near your warehouse. I will instruct him to collect my package directly from you. His name is Samuel Rutherford and he will come next Monday.

Regards,
Roslyn Rutherford.


Message on Answering Machine:

Hi Aunty Ros, Sam here.

I went to the address you gave me, and guess what? A sign said, “Moved to new premises at 44 Rockcliff Road.” So, I headed over there. A sign on the door said '”Pick-ups only between 11.00 and 2.00”. It was 10.30.

Well, after all the confusion you've had, I just had to wait for them to open. So, I have the package! I'll bring it over after work.

Oh yes, I just have to tell you what the company slogan is: Clear-cut Service, Quick and Easy.

I do hope that package is worth having.
The opinions expressed by authors may not necessarily reflect the opinion of FaithWriters.com.
Accept Jesus as Your Lord and Savior Right Now - CLICK HERE
JOIN US at FaithWriters for Free. Grow as a Writer and Spread the Gospel.
This article has been read 720 times
Member Comments
Member
Date
Margaret Kearley
10/23/15
Excellent ... but please go on .... you can't leave us hanging! Whatever was in that package? This is a great entry, right on topic, and unfortunately has a real ring of authenticity in the days in which we live! Great writing.
Donna Powers
10/23/15
Donna Powers
10/23/15
I enjoyed this article very much, but I also want to know what was in the package??!!
Bonnie Bowden 
10/29/15
Congratulations on your 2nd place EC award, Ellen. It was such a clever and fun read. I hope the package was worth the effort, too.
Margaret Kearley
10/29/15
Oh Ellen, why didnt I guess this fantastic story was yours?! I so love it. Many congrats on your win.
Sheldon Bass 
10/29/15
Congratulations on a great piece and your placing! I can't believe I missed this one earlier—my loss. But, you left us hanging, we want so much to know what was in that package! LOL Thank you for sharing this.
Ellen Carr 
10/29/15
Thank you so much for your encouraging comments. Some of you have asked what was in the package. Well, to be honest, I don't know. I didn't get to that! So, here's a little sub-challenge. Would you like to suggest what the package should/could have contained? I'll choose the best answer.(FaithWriters, please remove this if you think it's wasting space here.) Ellen
Loni Bowden-Horn 
10/29/15
Ellen, Congratulations on your EC win. It was like waiting for Christmas to arrive to see what's in the package. In this case, it may be awhile. LOL
Beth LaBuff 
11/02/15
LOL! What an entertaining exchange of letters. The MC's frustration came through clearly. I love the company slogan (in relation to what just occurred). Congrats, Ellen.