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Parboiled (150)


The table was a mess, paper were all over the floor surrounding it when she walked in to find him. He was under the table on his knees with his hands covering his head howling in frustration.

“What in the world are you doing?”

“I’m trying to find something.”

“OK but did it actually require a small tornado to help you?”

“Stop being a jerk and help me look for it.”

“What are we looking for?”

“The definition of parboiled."
Why does he need the definition? What is his test for? Why is it so important?

The word is parboiled, this post comes in at 80 of the 150 word limit. Click the link to find the official rules.

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Red said…
Your characters are in need of a dictionary!
xxx
June 12, 2013 at 8:22 AM
Laurie said…
Yes, they do. xxx
June 12, 2013 at 8:53 PM
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