I found it quite inspiring. This time I started with nothing and just made up a scene as I wrote. Usually I look at the prompt when it's posted and think about. Not today. I did not get lucky with a story and ran out of time. My castle entry is dull in deed. There's maybe a little rising action, however, no character development, no plot twist, no climax and no falling action, but I think I have the makings of a good set up for a longer story. I just did not have time to flush this raw idea out. I think with some polish it might make an acceptable hook, though. that's the real reward for writing this contest. We never know what we might find.