Written Whispers

I’ve been rewriting and expanding one of my writing prompts, it’s a piece I’m oddly proud of. :) I’ve added a bunch to the beginning, a new concept in the middle, and well- two different endings. I’ve taken the base idea and turned it into what might be considered a short story.

I have one more quick edit before I’m ready to post it but before I do I’m having a bit of a dilemma. The two different endings. The first is very close to the original ending of the prompt. It was fitting for the prompt because the character therein was a boy. In my mind’s eye when I saw him- I saw him as more of a child in heart and body. The second ending is completely different though just as awesome as far as I’m concerned -but- it’s deeper, more mature and more fitting for what I’ve done to the prompt. My character is still a boy in body but his heart seems a little older since I gave him purpose. The second is definitely more fitting but I’m hesitant to use it.

The first one is almost sentimental because I used it for the first prompt but as my prompt has grown so has the character and to end it so simply would feel wrong- or incomplete somehow. I’m not sure. I’d love some suggestions but at the same time I’m reluctant to post either of the two ending up here, especially since I plan on posting it to my private blog. Also, I really don’t want to write two different versions. I’m not entirely sure why though. It might be because when I write something it becomes a story of my mind for me to replay when I’m bored.

I think after writing this I’m going to post my newer ending. Since I’ve answered my own question I’m unsure if I should even post it but since I took the time to write it and I found it helpful I can see no harm. :)

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