Spaced regularly along the stream bank, the writers hope to snag a character who will tell an unforgettable story. A captivating, enigmatic tale that would make the writer famous. Somebody shouts above a bending pole, but it is only a sodden branch with ‘Lester Gatsby’ upon its side. Ah, well.

After decades of nattering on about moving abroad, Ed Walker finally retired and is currently living in Catalunya, Spain. His work can be found in 50-Word Stories, The Arcanist, Blink-Ink and elsewhere.