Here we go again! Gather your Jims and put their jackets on before they head out into the dark and stormy nights of life!

This is continuing the Story Time series.
If you have not played before and want to jump in, start at starting. If you're a returning player, go to continuing.
More information and updates can always be found in the storytime thread here

Starting

-Take a piece of paper. Lined notebook paper or plain printer paper are both fine.
-put your swap-bot username on the top. write it neatly. so neatly!
-write one paragraph starting a story. (5-8 sentences). They can be cliches. They can be awful. They can be silly, serious, sexy, whatever.
-send this to your partner.

Continuing

-when you receive a story, read what has been written and add to it. You can add 5-8ish sentences. (Basically, contribute, don't hog).
-you can add twists to the story if you want and derail and get crazy, but try to make it seem like the same story at least.
-this will then be sent on to the partner in the next round.

Ending

-if you get a story that is almost full (front and back) use your judgement. If it doesn't look like there is enough room for another person to contribute you can write a little extra to finish it off.
-when a story is full contact the starter of the story and send it on home to them.

Points

-you can jump in at any time
-you do not have to join all rounds
-if you decide you no longer want to play you need to send the story in your possession to someone who is playing
-you will likely end up working on your own story here and there, it's ok.
-intentionally awful writing is hilarious and I am all for it
-This will be held monthly at minimum
-If you lose someone else's story you owe them a profile based happy mail and heartfelt apology. It's only fair.

dusts off megaphone BEING PUNCTUAL IN BOTH SENDING AND RATING IS REALLY IMPORTANT
We cannot hold the next round until I know everyone has gotten their thing. In bigger groups we could make it more of a free for all, but with this few participants, I need you all to help me out here.
Rate when you receive, and, if you really love me, post it in the story time thread as well. Thanks!