The Old Box


The door was heavy, but after a hefty shove it opened wide. Dust, cobwebs and goodness knows what else fell down from above, covering my head and shoulders. Light beamed in through the far window, casting four neat squares across the floor. The rest of the room was in darkness.

I could just about make out the box in the corner, exactly where it had been left.

I was about to step into the room, open the box, and release many forgotten memories, when something stopped me.

Not yet. A voice said. It’s too early. Wait until December at least.

26 responses to “The Old Box”

  1. aFrankAngle avatar

    Yep … wait …. anticipation is part of the fun … thus great way to end the story.

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      End it for now, Frank. There’s something else… coming… 😉

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  2. nrhatch avatar

    Ooh . . . c’mon . . . just a quick peek . . . what could it hurt . . . let’s shake it . . . how much does it weigh . . . sssh . . . watch out . . . mom’s coming.

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      Those feelings are all there within the memories, Nancy! 😉

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  3. Soma Mukherjee avatar

    open it carefully take a peek n wrap it back….suspense is bad for health 🙂

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      I know what’s in the box, Soma… it’s just… no, it’s not the time. 😉

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  4. Tilly Bud - The Laughing Housewife avatar

    What’s in the box? What’s in the box? What’s in the box?

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      Hehehe! I know, Tilly. I know.
      Mwahahaha! 😉

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  5. prenin avatar

    Wise thoughts Tom! 🙂

    Leave it until December, it’s not going anywhere… 😉

    God Bless!

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      That’s very true, Prenin. It’s been there for a while anyway!

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  6. Visionkeeper avatar
    Visionkeeper

    Oh no !!! Back to the leave ’em hanging posts….Okay, I’m hooked so please keep going 🙂 The box might just have all the party favors and stuff inside so don’t wait too long! VK

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      No, VK… I’m not leaving you hanging with this one… well, I may be, just a little! 😉
      The party box is in the other room. No, this box contains something obvious. I can’t say any more yet. I’m trying to build the suspense!

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  7. Andra Watkins avatar

    Tom’s Box…….I can’t wait to see what’s in it.

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      You won’t be disappointed, Andra.
      Well, you may be, but I hope not! 😉

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  8. becca3416 avatar

    This had a sad tone to it for me when I read it. Ah, memories.

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      Ah, sorry about that, Becca. Happy memories… but I suppose sad ones as well, thinking about it.

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  9. The Hook avatar
    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      Thank you for saying so, Hook! 🙂

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  10. Deb avatar

    Wait till December.. The anticipation is half the fun!

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      Yes, I like anticipating, Deb. I can get quite impatient, but I still like it!

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  11. Androgoth avatar
    Androgoth

    It looks like you are just too eager Tom 😦
    NOW WAIT UNTIL CHRISTMAS OR ELSE?

    Androgoth

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      OK. I’ll leave the box where it is…
      😉

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      1. Androgoth avatar
        Androgoth

        Good, now help yourself to a few pre-crimbo mince pies and a generous hand full of chocolates 🙂 🙂 Have a fun Saturday Tom 🙂

        Androgoth

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        1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

          Mince pies! Yummmmmmm!
          Have a good weekend yourself, Andro!

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