//------------------------------// // Game Over // Story: EqG Tales: Arcade Edition // by Brian Sheil //------------------------------// Wearing a long sleeve red shirt and blue jeans with the cuffs rolled up, Megan lays on the bed, looking at a pile of paper on her desk. “This was exciting.” Megan said to herself. “Thirteen stories, thirteen great video game tributes. I even rewrote my Donkey Kong story and sent it online to a tribute contest.” Megan E-mailed her Donkey Kong story to a publisher for a contest, tributing any form of media, even video games. Danny comes into Megan’s room, followed by another little boy wearing a white T shirt, blue jeans and sneakers. Danny has an envelope in his hand. “Letter for you, Megan.” Danny said. Megan takes the letter, and heads for her desk. She frantically opens the letter. “Oh boy! My entry for the contest is received.” Megan reads the letter. “Dear Megan Williams, We received your tribute to the video game, Donkey Kong. And, we want to say” Then, a message is written in crayon. “ARE YOU KIDDING?! Nobody wants a tribute to an old video game. They want something cute and cuddly, like me. Tommy.” Megan’s eyes widened when she saw that little boy, who is Tommy. He lives in Megan’s neighborhood. “I went to that book place, tore up your story, and presented a story about me and a cute little puppy.” Tommy said meanly. “I’m going to win.” Tommy then crossed his eyes and stuck out his tongue, being extra naughty. Megan was so shocked, she flopped on the desk, sending papers flying. Tommy grabbed a paper with the message “THE END” written on it, and held it happily. Looks like Megan has some cleaning and sorting to do. THE END