Behind-the-Story - The Cave

So, here is something that I, myself, think is interesting.
No, not the story - for I am not as pompous and vain as you may think. What I mean is that I am not exactly sure what to write. But I guess I will just start from the beginning, shall I?

It was the start of the school year for everyone my age. And I was just sitting in class, thinking what composition shall I write for our teacher - for we were doing just that at that hour.
It struck me that doing a little of mystery wouldn't hurt, and so I began - in my mind - creating the plot and Max.

I shall have to say, sooner or later, that at first I was not sure who the main character shall be - a female or a male. And so, in the end, I decided to leave it till the last few sentences of the short story - because, truly, I was out of ideas for any name.

"Max" just struck me as the simplest name in the world, along with "Sarah" and "Sam". And this is just my tactless opinion, so I am sorry if I have offended anybody. But I soon decided on just "Max" - don't ask me why, please, don't ask me why.

I wanted to create Lisa as an unreal saint; beautiful, smart, all of that stuff. But now I think, "I've been such an idiot then!" because, in truth, a perfect character can ruin a story. And I know from experience. So Lisa is just as human as ever - I want her to be.

Finally, the cave. Why did I order Max to appear inside a cave, you may ask me? Well, firstly, I didn't order him; because, see, when I create a character I can't just "make" them do stuff - because they are every bit real to me. And so call me crazy, call me "not at all there" - I don't care! - because it was Max's own wish to appear in a cave. If I made him go on a sea adventure, my character's soul wouldn't ever fully rest. It is hard to explain on paper, but I might as well try one more time; see, when I created Lisa, she instantly formed in my mind as a girl with thick, red hair. And if I changed it to black - alas - then Lisa wouldn't be Max's sister - she would be a stranger in Lisa's body. It all sounds confusing, but I really do know what I am talking to you about right now. And if somebody ever asks me, "Oy, can you please change Lisa's hair to bright-green?" I will say no, because it wasn't Lisa's will to look like that. And I know that it was her own will to have red hair. So there.

Goodbye,
Sandra

Short Quiz for The Cave!

A. What was the name of the boy?
1. Maxwell.
2. Measles
3. Max

B. What was the sister's name?
1. Lisa.
2. Liza.
3. Liiza

C. Was there a ghost in the story?
1. Yes!
2. No!

D. Was the boy afraid that he wouldn't see his sister ever again?
1. Yes!
2. No!

E. What did the candle help him do in the cave?
1. See clearly.
2. Gain energy!

F. Was the mahogany stool on which the candle stood any bit important?
1. Yes!
2. No!

G. Was the ghost afraid of the boy?
1. Yes!
2. No!

Find out in the story!