Thread: My New Story Idea (In Part)

I just came up with another fantastic idea for a story. I am so excited about this one folks that my thrill is beyond words. In part it’s about Astrophysics scientists, world renowned specialist in the field. He is working in his giant telescope facility trying to discover any new formations – undiscovered elements in space – when his wife phones him. She reminds him that their son, an only child, was turning eight ( in a few days.

The next day the father scientist decides to teach his young son the wonders of space via a telescope, the gift. The father chooses to purchase the same model telescope his father bought him at that same age. The night after the birthday gathering, the son and father drive out of the city where the stars could be viewed in all their glory. He teaches his son the basic of how to use the telescope before the scientist points it towards the most visible part of the night so his son can discover the glory above him. But when the son looks through the eye finder, he only sees a large crack in the lens. His father then looks through the telescope but only sees that it is dirty – no crack.

The story develops very nicely. It’s what the father sees through his child’s telescope, something that is not detected through his giant telescope, that moves the story forward to its unexpected and quite thrilling ending.

I adore when ideas/stories come naturally like this one did this afternoon. I get such a natural high when this occurs that I feel that I am walking on air. I hope to get started on it soon. It’s going to be a good one.

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[Edited on 8/11/2010 by aquablue]

Well, nothing beats a final draft. More often than not, these summaries evolve as they are written. good luck with writing the piece.

Good luck with your piece. Sounds like it could be interesting.