August 2, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a yellow tent. Where is it and who does it belong to? Think of how the color adds to the story. Go where the prompt leads.
I awoke early because today was my birthday and I’d asked my parents for a tent as I had a thing for camping out.
Mum was already up in the kitchen fixing the breakfast.
She told me to look out into the backyard.
I stood in wonder as out in the yard was my new tent. It wasn’t as I imagined, it was a bright yellow. I ran out and immediately crawled inside. It smelt new, it looked beautiful and, in my mind, the first adventure was about to take place.
I looked out to see the pirates approaching.
Written for: https://carrotranch.com/2018/08/03/august-2-flash-fiction-challenge/
Morpethroad 
Well done – this is magic.
Thanks so much
Pirates – in your fairy tale? 🙂
Little boys on their birthday can imagine anything
Lovely…………..a kid’s imagination is a wonderful thing
Tents and children are a magical combination and you express that experience well, Michael.
Thanks Charli
I never had a tent, but I did have a coal cellar to play in when I stayed with my Aunty and Nana. I think I saw the same pirates 😀
Those pirates do get around
But our swashbuckling hero is well up to the task of handling those dastardly pirates, I am sure 🙂
Without any doubt
That last line really makes this sail.
Thank you.