The Unknown ~ A 100-word essay
To remain in the dark or step into the light. She pondered the thought as she kicked up dust with a bright green flip-flop. The dark is soothing and comfortable, but the light can be, too. The light can show all that is ugly. The dark hides all imperfections. Monsters lurk in the dark. The light shows their teeth and scary faces. Better to know. Or not. Lightness touches the tip of her flip-flop. To move or stand still. She waits. The unknown is right around the bend. Her life may change or may stay the same. She is scared.