Chapter 1 Free Preview: Indiana Stork!

August, 11, 1928 in New York City, a new museum was opening in 3 weeks and the museum’s founder, Mr. Mole, wanted a very rare item called the Staff of Rockness. The Staff of Rockness is said to be on the mythically island called The Island of the Last Kind. Some sailors say the island is very real, but it’s also said to be cursed. Mr. Mole and his investors Mr. Hunter and Termite tried to find the greatest explorers to find the Staff of Rockness, but they all turned down. Mole only had one more explorer left, probably the best of today, and his name is Stork. Stork was not only an explorer, but he was also professor at City College of New York. Stork taught World History and knew a lot about the past. Now we go to Stork heading into the museum. “Welcome Mr. Stork, welcome to the Museum of New York,” said Mr. Mole while shaking Stork’s hand. “So, what do you want from me,” asked Stork. “Come with me to my office,” said Mr. Mole. Now we go to Mr. Mole and Stork at Mr. Mole’s office. “Look, you are the only explorer left that could handle such a mission,” said Mr. Mole. “What is the quest,” asked Stork. “Have you ever heard of the Staff of Rockness,” asked Mr. Mole. “No not really,” said Stork. “Well, it’s on an island that may not even exist, that island is called the Island of the Last Kind, sailors say it’s real, but they’re scared to explore it, they say the men who went on this mysterious island were never seen again, but you with your years of experience can, maybe can, survive,” said Mr. Mole. “So how much does it pay,” asked Stork. “I’ll pay you about $900 if you bring it back, now, can you do it,” asked Mr. Mole. “Sure, I need the money,” said Stork. Then Stork and Mr. Mole shook hands. “Now Mr. Stork, a ship at the city’s harbor will be waiting for you at dawn and…,” said Mr. Mole. Then Mr. Mole heard a knock on the door. “Come in…those must be my investors,” said Mr. Mole. Then two men walked in, but it wasn’t Mr. Hunter or Termite. “Hello, my name is Hawk, and this is Deer, I’m a famous movie producer at Lixey Bros. Studios, and Deer is a cameraman, I overheard you two talking about a mysterious island, we want to film it, so what we’re asking is that can we bring a film crew with you when you go on this island,” asked Hawk. “Sure, get your movie crew ready tomorrow at dawn,” said Mr. Mole. Then Mr. Mole and Hawk shook hands, and now the quest for the Staff of Rockness begins!