A flash fiction story to finish

I want to try something different this week. I'm going to post the beginning of a story and ask you to finish it in 500 words or less in whatever way your imagination takes you. Then, when you're ready, post your stories in the comments section. Ready? Here's the beginning:

She knew right away the stamps were no good—no good for mailing anyway.

(The stamps I see in my mind's eye aren't like the ones in the picture, and if yours aren't either, that's OK.)

I do hope you participate and that we all comment thoughtfully on what folks post. Please pass on the word about this.

Photo by Chris Waits.