RE: Japheth's Fortress | Ink Well Prompt #72

The first sentence is a good 'hook', @mrenglish.

For the umpteenth time, Japheth had tried marriage but it has never worked in his favour

We are intrigued by the circumstance in which this individual finds himself. You continue the story well and explain how these unfortunate marriage adventures came to pass.

The prompt 'guide' is not evident, but perhaps you mean to indicate that Japheth became the guide for the family when he allowed them into his house.

Thank you for sharing this story with us and for engaging, always, with other authors in the community.