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Creative Writing: Guy's Cathedral

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The setting is a quiet little mountain town run by friendly, all be it, wealthy native americans. A quaint little gambling hall, or casino, was the place where our story takes place. A young man, lets call him, Guy, is a bright-eyed, ambitious reporter, who has his sights set on one day having his own bowling or woodworking advice column. It was a normal Thursday evening, and Guy entered the building where dreams are reached, and love and friendship is bloomed - the bowling alley at black oak casino. Guy was excited to take pictures of the world class bowlers who grace the world with their presence. Guy was hoping to perhaps snap the perfect photo of one of those all-american athletes and perhaps could later get the photo signed, so he could hang it above his mantle. …show more content…

As the All-League bowlers made their way into the "arena" it was as if Walter Ray WIlliams, Pete Weber, or the Hall of Famer Tommy Tuttle (yes those are real bowlers...look it up) walked into the room. Greatness was all around. While Guy was excited to see the best the bowling world has to offer, he decided to take photos of less important people who were there bowling for leisure and no the thrill of competition. Guy had to use a flash on his camera to capture the amature bowlers who were more interested in enjoying time with friends and family rather than working on their 7-10 split. (those people don't deserve to live). The flash from the camera upset the mighty bowlers and Guy was told not to take any more photos. His feelings were hurt, and his dreams were crushed. How could he get the perfect shot of the perfect

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