The Golden Reward

My boots clattered onto the cool granite countertop after the long journey inside from the car. Towering ahead stood a grease-stained paper carton. Gripping the lid flap with both claws, I wrenched it open with a sharp plastic snap. There it rested in all its glory: a perfectly fried, golden chicken nugget. I sank my claw right into the crispy ridge, breaking off a warm, peppery fragment. That jagged crunch against my fingers is the ultimate proof that an adventure has reached its proper conclusion. Truly a glorious night for an adventurer. @greg.co