The Knots on the Old Stick Matched Her Gnarled, Arthritic Knuckles… – Topic, Common Themes, and WINNERS of the WritersWeekly.com Fall, 2022 24-Hour Short Story Contest

“It’s yours now,” the elder said as she handed over the thick stick, its knots and bumps matching her gnarled, arthritic knuckles. “But, be warned…”