as part of an ask-box game, I was challenged to write an original fic about tumblr user browneyednerd.

What resulted was a tear-jerking story of heroism and hope, in which browneyednerd saved Mario from an encroaching Tetris wall; a literary reversal of Poe’s classic The Cask of Amontillado.

In less than 500 characters.

Story below cut.

“Help! Help!” The man cried out, plaintive tears spotting his mustache. The wall around him was growing taller, and soon he would be trapped for good. “Hold on”, said browneyednerd, “I think I can do this.” With vigor and purpose, B.E.N. wrestled with each brick as it was added to the wall, packing row upon row with heavy bricks. Soon, the bricks were too dense. The wall shuddered, cracked, and fell to pieces. “Oh thank you!” cried Mario, hugged her, and ran off again to find the princess.