Friday Fictioneers – Architectural Extravaganza

~ Neil MacDonald
PHOTO PROMPT © Lori Wilson

The cornerstone read 1810, occupying the lintel of the Victorian facade. Through sash windows, gentlemen in frock coats could be glimpsed at their high desks. So far, so normal.

To my astonishment, the ground floor formed a colonnaded verandah continuing all the way around the chamfered corner. I leapt back as saloon doors burst open, a rambunctious brawl spilling onto the porch.

Alacrity was well-advised as, from the parapet above, armoured knights poured boiling oil through the machicolation upon the scrimmagers.

Waking from the dream, I knew with assurance my stonemasonry exam would proceed like a promenade in the park.

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Friday fictioneers is a weekly challenge set by Rochelle Wisoff Fields to write a 100-word story in response to a photo prompt. You can find other stories here

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