The Compass

Story Starter

“I honestly don’t think I have a purpose in life,” Nelly mused as she stared at the soapy dishwater in front of her.

“What do you mean by that?” Alice quipped, sitting on a stool behind her complaining friend.

“Well, everyone in this land is given something special to do, be it farming or making beautiful flowers from the earth.” Nelly sighed as she plunged her hands into the water and started to work.