Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 4 - 7 2018 | Page 125

“What did you expect, a pot of gold and a Bible?” replied Shelby, though looking slightly disappointed as
well. And they had plenty of reason to be. The journey was fueled entirely by anticipation, that they’d find
some treasure at the very end. Charlie had lost faith halfway through it, and so did not feel anything, but the
kids had been hopeful and driven all the way to the cave.
“Well, not a bunch of glowing rocks,” Mia added as she flung her golden stone back onto the table. “I don’t
see how my spirit is enriched by holding a stone.” The teenager had her arm around Ken as the two stood
back. Shelby shook her head befor