Episode 22: "Yo Ho Ho"

This is Drabbletober, the podcast of tiny fiction.Hello, and welcome to Drabbletober. This is episode 22, for Tuesday the 22nd of October 2024, and I'm Elizabeth Guilt.Your one-hundred word story for the day is:Yo Ho HoThe last visitor trudged reluctantly into the lashing rain, and Nigel rolled down the shutters. He rested his forehead against the window, enjoying the brief moments of peace.There was a crash from the main exhibition hall, then muffled swearing.He drew a deep breath."It's ok," he shouted, "they've gone".Stormy nights were always the loudest. By the time he'd turned the corner, he could hear at least three shanties and a concertina.The preserved fishing smack rocked on its hydraulic supports, grey figures spilling from the decks. Nigel sighed, and went to the museum store room for rum.---In my head, this is how all museums work. If you're a museum curator, please don't write in!---Take care, everyone, and I'll see you tomorrow for episode 23.https://www.elizabethguilt.com/drabbletober/episode22