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[Write the Story] A Hike Through the Woods
Prompt: A Hike Through the Woods
Words: leprechaun, covert, fireball, snoop, wart, pity, backpack, practice, nausea, collar
Story
“You are being about as covert as a fireball, Travis. Can’t you try to be a little quieter? We are trying to snoop around after all.”
“Oh, come on. You really think. We’re going to find a leprechaun?” Travis snorted. “Leprechauns are myths, Julie.”
“Is that so?”
Travis jumped as a new voice seemed to come from his collar. “Who said that?”
“Travis stopped jumping around like an idiot.” Julie shrugged out of her backpack straps. “What’s wrong with you?”
“You didn’t hear a voice?”
“Just yours.” Julie rummaged through the pack and puled out a protein bar. “Do you want something…?”
The bar disappeared from her hand in an instant.
“What? Where…? Did you see that?” Julie couldn’t quite get words out. “And you thought they were myths.”
Travis gave her a look somewhere between nausea and pity. “I think we’re hallucinating because of those warty mushrooms.”
“You need to practice your manners!” Travis yelped as the voice was accompanied by a flick to his ear. “You’re in my world now.”
Word Count: 172
Written: 5/2/2019
[Pen/Pencil Review] Uni Signo 207 RT Apple Green and Purple
I was out running some errands this weekend and popped into Dollar Tree. Found this double pack of UNI pens – they had a few options, but I found the green and purple and decided to check them out again. And not sure I’ve done the straight 207s. I’ve discussed the BLXs in the past, […]
[Books] New Collection Available!
This collection should’ve been out a while ago – but it’s out now. At least through Amazon. I put together a collection of my short stories that are no longer in print or available online. The ebook version is available on Amazon! This is the print version – which is available on Amazon right now. […]
[Write the Story] An Interrupted Journey
Prompt: An Interrupted Journey Words: butterfly effect, vulture, cramp, industry, purge, scruple, snorkel, snitch, warning, unless Story “What happens when a butterfly effect is more along the size of a vulture?†Patrick asked as he dumped water out of his snorkel. “I mean, I don’t want to cramp anyone’s style, but if we’ve changed history, […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Pentel Hybrid Technica 0.4mm Black Stick Pen
This week, I’m reviewing the Pentel Hybrid Technica 0.4mm gel ink pen in black. I either picked up this pen at Asel Art Supply because they ran a little bit cheaper because they were “loose” and not in Pentel packaging or at Kinokuniya. They’re also available (along with refills) at JetPens.com and the pen averages […]
[Write the Story] Tumultuous Soulmates are on Opposing Sides of a Conflict
Prompt: Tumultuous Soulmates are on Opposing Sides of a Conflict Words: apothecary, bow tie, ladylike, sprocket, mushroom, scrounge, frenzy, match, oust, prisoner Story “If you’re going to wear a bow tie, you need to learn how to tie it properly.†Cassie pulled Ben to her and pulled the strip of silk free and retied it. […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Bone Ballpoint Pen Set
Last week I introduced you to an artisan version of a BIC pen, something cool and unique. This is also something unique and cool – but really, really not artisan. This was a birthday gift from my friend, Meredith. It was a package of bone-shaped pens – 5 styles, 20 pieces. And also because I […]
[Write the Story] A Lucky Break
Prompt: A Lucky Break Words: City Hall, feminist, myth, interpreter, maverick, raccoon, radiant, scram, off-switch, logic Story “How did you get the interview?†Miranda tried to be happy, but she had a hitch in her voice. “I’ve been trying to get my foot in the door of City Hall for years.†Lauren shrugged as she […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Baux Pen Company
This week’s pen review is going to be a little bit different. It’s a pen, but with no writing sample – for reasons that shall become clear. This particular pen was a birthday gift from Jimmy through a Kickstarter project so there’s going to be a few unusual bits. The pen comes from the same […]
[Write the Story] The Loss of a Loved One
Prompt: The Loss of a Loved One Words: bachelor, chandelier, ladybug, Muslim, strive, inverse, mannerism, balance, overreact, prime Story Lisa blinked in the glittering lights of the antique chandelier in Uncle Tapping’s foyer. She never quite understood her bachelor uncle’s decorating style except it was as over the top as his mannerism. A lump formed […]