Bonus Story 5 - An Act

“FOLKS, IT’S SHOWTIME!” A voice cried.

Just as he said that flashing lights and smoke filled the room.

“NOW, FOR THE MAIN EVENT!” The voice roared.

“PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER FOR OUR TALENTED ALVARO!”

Suddenly a man came rising onto the stage.

“My friends!” He greeted.

“Thank you all for coming once again to see our show!” Alvaro cried.

“For my first trick, my assistant, Mim, and I will demonstrate to you piercing swords in the box!”

“Now, now, he’ll be unscathed…hopefully!” Alvaro roared with laughter.

“Are you ready!?” He cried as he locked the door with Mim inside.

After all the swords pierced the box, the lock fell off.

With that, Mim climbed out of the box.

“LOOK AT THAT, COMPLETELY UNSCATHED!” Alvaro cried.

The audience roared with excitement.

*

After the show, Alvaro was walking down the halls to his dressing room.

“Boss, hey boss!” Mim cried, running up to him.

“That was a great audience, wasn’t it?” He grinned.