Hiya, this is an idea that follows on from a thread I made on the discussion forum, as I thought it might be fun to have some writing prompts!

The prompt is a one-word one, as I find those to be the most versatile and interesting.

The word I picked for this thread is 'vessel'.

I'm going to post my interpretation of the prompt below this as a 'chapter 2', so that my submission doesn't sway anyone's ideas on what to write, and hope you guys will get involved with your own takes on the prompt by adding new chapters/story paths below! Credit to SepiandDust for the general idea of how this is all set out :)

• Riot45

I gasped, my eyes shooting open as I gathered my surroundings. Something didn't feel right. It was dark and my hands kept touching something. Was this wood? I used my hands and feet to feel around me and my heart started racing. all around me, by about 2 inches, was wood. No door. No opening. I screamed out for help, but wasn't convinced anyone would hear me.

I had no idea where I was - outside of being in some sort of container, maybe? and no guarantee anyone would hear me.

A second thought flooded my brain. There won't be enough oxygen to survive at this rate if I keep this up. My eyes widened and sweat creeped down my back.

I had to do something.

I kicked my feet towards the container, cursing as they hit solid oak. Maybe hitting would work?

I pushed, pulled strained against this box encasing me until I finally heard the distinctive crack of wood.

But my hope didn't last forever. Dirt immediately hit my face and I realize:

I've been buried alive.