[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, […]
[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. […]
[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 […]
[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 […]
[Write the Story] The Main Character Witnesses a Crime
Prompt: The Main Character Witnesses a Crime Words: Christmas, almond, paisley, lion, pipe, scream, fade, French horn, inflate, maple Story “Hello, 911? I think a crime’s been committed. Please send the police. I think it’s a robbery?” “So, what do you think was stolen?” the police officer asked an hour or so later. “It’s not […]
[Write the Story] Conspiracy Theorists Convention
Prompt: Conspiracy Theorists Convention Words: crop circles, vacation, possum, filibuster, mutiny, scour, compass, drift, drawback, electric Story “I can’t believe this is what you call a vacation.†Amanda yawned and stretched. “Though I did get a good nap during that filibuster.†“You mean the keynote speaker? How can you say that? Dr. Cunningham’s research on […]
[Write the Story] A Night at the Opera
Prompt: A Night at the Opera Words: Air Force, crane, orchestrate, leotard, stubble, pinpoint, placate, machete, photo, pivot Story “Places, everyone. Places!” the stage manager bellowed through the backstage areas. The singers and dancers scurried in all directions in a flurry of tulle and leotard. “Air Force One has landed. We go in five!” The […]
[Write the Story] A Dinner Party
Prompt: A Dinner Party Words: phoenix, canvas, homesick, evening, spicy, rooftop, cicada, orthodox, ding, spruce Story “Do you ever get homesick?” Daniela popped a spicy cicada into her mouth and crunched down on the exoskeleton. “For Phoenix?” Tania snorted. “No. You?” “I miss spruce trees. Especially in the evenings, but I don’t miss everything orthodox […]
[Write the Story] A Conversation Between Artists
Prompt: A Conversation Between Artists Words: skull, galaxy, expression, trash can, deployment, visitor, brushstroke, decade, forgot, ponder Story “And with a brushstroke, the galaxy becomes just an expression…” Thomas gestured with the chopstick. “Are you trying to channel Bob Ross or did you get a bad Crystal Skull vodka?” Aldous took a pull of his […]
[Write the Story] War on Foreign Soil
Prompt: War on Foreign Soil Words: amputated, global, curtain, banana, carbonate, calisthenics, patriot, fixture, Bluetooth Story “Is this what you signed up for, Stratton?” “What?” Doing calisthenics in a banana republic? Or being a patriot serving my country?” Stratton popped up out of his last push up, barely breathing hard. “We’re protecting walnuts.” “And until […]