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[Write the Story] The Supernatural Invades the Every Day
Prompt: The Supernatural Invades the Everyday
Words: metamorphosis, rogue, shrug, salamander, sleepy, chimpanzee, enzyme, lemon, glance, merge
Story
Salamanders vs. Chimpanzees sounds like the Worst Gang War EVER, but we weren’t talking West Side Story or Happy Days. Oh no. Our sleepy little town actually went through some sort of crazy metamorphosis that changed, well, everything.
Six months ago everything was fine. I mean it. Our little hamlet had high school football, ice cream socials, and FDA-guidelines-be-darned bake sales. Then came some rogue enzyme that “awakened” our town.
“We have to do something!” The sibilance from a reptile tongue still sounded weird to me. I struggled to parse the words even when they were dropping from my newly-forked tongue.
I was roared down by a six-foot tall primate – literally half our town went Chimp. Half went reptile. It wasn’t pretty, especially when it came to resources, and avoiding the news. Both the reports and the reporters.
“I’m not talking about lemons and lemonade,” I said with a quick glance around the room – easy to do with eyes that move independently. “we need to merge forces, work together.”
The chimp shrugged. “Why not just knock heads and be done?”
“Because the fouls aren’t worth it. If we’re ognig to win State, we have to be smart. You’re strong. We’re fast and camouflage. We can win this. Then maybe we’ll be human again.”
Word Count: 213
Written: 5/7 & 10/17
[Writer Post] Greetings From Buffalo NY
Many apologies for dropping off the face of the earth this week. If you follow my social media, you know I’ve been participating in a conference for my Day Job in New York State. I have met so many awesome people and animals. I’ve seen some amazing scenery. Done a lot. Seen a lot. Totally […]
[Write the Story] On a Quest
Prompt: On a Quest Words: medieval, derive, molten, oar, rhythm, ears, antique, corn, daughter, yammer Story “Call it a journey of discovery if you don’t want to call it a quest,” Seth continued packing. “But you’re going.” Astrid glared at her brother as she tapped the short wooden oar against her palm. “It’s a stupid, […]
[Writing Post] Stubbornness and Questions
This will come as a shock to NO ONE – but I have Journalist in my blood. I’m a WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, (especially) WHY person. It’s what drives me as a writer. It’s what gets me in trouble probably with my parents (when I was a wee one), teachers, and others along the way. […]
[Write the Story] A Romantic Scene in an Unromantic Place
Prompt: A Romantic Scene in an Unromantic Place Words: blacksmith, tongue, woman, spark, musical, blind, Bible, barbecue, elbow, bundle Story Tara shifted her bundle as she made her way down the street of the village. She dodged rambunctious children chasing and being chased by dogs and chickens. Smells of slowly roasting meant already scented the […]
[Writer Post] Times They are a Changin’
My Day Job Organization is in “Transition”. A lot of it. That’s what happens when executive leadership changes. No one knows what’s going to happen in the long run. This is also my last week of training for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt — then I have to complete my project (or find out if […]
Circumstances…
Due to training at work, catching up from last week’s conference, and family events… this week’s blog posts are going to be off schedule. Just FYI.
[Write the Story] Magic Interferes with New Orleans
Prompt: Magic Interferes with New Orleans Words: matriarch, throat, impossible, vinegar, apology, slice, microwave, raspberry, choose, snore Story Father Richard Leloup carefully placed the massive tome on his desk. The microwave dinged in the corner. He took out the bubbling cup of hot water and added the raspberry tea bag. He hoped it would help […]
[Writer Post] From the Road
I’ve been trying to figure out what to do about the blog today – since I’m at a work conference in San Antonio. There was a train of thought at one point, but that’s totally derailed. Puns totally intended. Discovered it takes extra-extrovertiness when you’re being all pleasant and networky with a group where you […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Shachihata Artline BLOX Mechanical Pencil – 0.5mm
This week’s pen is the other of the Christmas pens from JetPens. It’s the Shachihata Artline BLOX line. This is, I guess, technically (from the name) a pen more designed for artists, but this particular line is geared to those who love LEGOs or MegaBlocks (which means Kids of All Ages). I bought these are […]