I like the 50 word format and i'm surprised how deep and rich a story can be when so few words are used. The creative spin was a nice touch and I appreciated the description. I wouldn't have caught that myself but it gives the story a lot of depth. Brad both chased (or pursued) the item and purchased it from the rock. Very clever. Well done.
Hello, @leaky20,
Thanks so much for reading and commenting on my story. I don't often write backgrounders to my 50 word pieces, but I somehow felt the urge this time.
Actually, the sense in which I used the word "purchase" is this secondary definition:
Thanks again for reading! And, if you have the chance, please check out My Library... ;)