[Write the Story] An Object Found in the Trash
Prompt: An Object Found in the Trash Words: cobbler, umber, haunt, grumble, raincoat, unleavened, bravery, ray, toffee, imaginary Story Trash Day. I hated trash day, but I was only the apprentice I got the crap jobs including taking out the garbage. No sense in grumbling, I thought as I tightened the belt of my raincoat. […]
[Write the Story] The New Chef’s First Day on the Job
Prompt: The New Chef’s First Day on the Job Words: sultan, pause, scatter, khaki, sip, undress, waver, marmalade, snare, ring Story “…A sultan sat on his oriental mat in his harem in down downtown Persia…†Vera paused to sip her coffee. “Do you have to sing the Perfect Cup of Coffee song every single time?†[…]
[Write the Story] A Hostage Situation
Prompt: A Hostage Situation Words: Hawaiian, growl, kazoo, pledge, licorice, karate, lapel, plug, terracotta, trickle Story “OMG. Kill me now.†“Alice! How could you! Those guys have weapons!†“Oh, come on.†Alice’s voice a growl. “If they were taking robbery seriously they’d’ve picked someplace other than a Hawaiian Ice franchise. What are they getting? A […]
[Write the Story] Cleaning the Attic Brings Back Memories
Prompt: Cleaning the Attic Brings Back Memories Words: extravaganza, watershed, cajole, zealous, factor, teal, loosen, whistle, ogle, lemonade Story “I can’t believe I let you cajole me into this.†“I can’t believe you caved so quickly.†Marie handed Rick a glass of lemonade. “Come on, the sooner we get moving on the attic extravaganza the […]
[Write the Story] Right Under Their Noses
Prompt: Right Under Their Noses Words: catamaran, kaleidoscope, barter, sandcastle, divide, organ, formula, binocular, lecture, ivory Story “You don’t think we look too suspicious?†Patricia added another bucket of sand on the sandcastle. “Not if you don’t keep asking questions like that.†Harry didn’t put down his binoculars. “Especially with that bikini. No one’s paying […]
[Write the Story] Tea Time in and English Inn
Prompt: Tea Time in an English Inn Words: vampire, tiara, badlands, brag, empty, mauve, winged, trillion, axis, cone Story “Oh. My. Goodness. Civilization.†Betty pushed through the doors of The Winged Rose Inn and headed straight to the desk clerk. “Do you have a room with a bath?†“Of course, madam. How long will you […]
[Write the Story] Starting Over in a New Place
Prompt: Starting Over in a New Place Words: Dubai, fedora, sienna, befriend, grate, listen, heiress, twinge, mute, charcoal Story “You’re going to be fine, Sienna. This is your grand adventure. You’re going to be great.†“Thanks, I think. Oops!†I stumbled over a grate in the street. I caught my fedora before it could fly […]
[Write The Story] A Hairbrained Scheme
Prompt: A Hairbrained Scheme Words: entrepreneur, vermillion, hazmat, bless, cashier, horseradish, banjo, melt, modify, woozy Story “You know this is crazy, right?†Trina adjusted the vermillion scarf around her face. “I mean, really crazy.†“Shush. It’ll be fine. I’ve thought through everything. It’s going to be fine.†I hit the button the box in my […]
[Write the Story] Be Careful What You Wish For
Prompt: Be Careful What You Wish For Words: toadstool, bluff, yodel, thistle, smock, rust, tomato, bestow, enunciate, medium Story Thistle stood on top of her toadstool and adjusted her rust-colored smock in the early morning chill. She’d collected the dew from the leaves around her home; gathered the berries, seeds, and nectar for her meals. […]
[Write the Story] It’s A Setup!
Prompt: It’s a Setup! Words: acrobat, blurt, jolt, gregarious, tortoise, persimmon, balk, follow, grasp, deli Story “What is it I’m supposed to have done?†Benji tried to be calm, but everything seemed to come out in a blurt. “Once more, you were brought in for questioning for the…kidnapping of Persimmon the Painted Terrapin,†said Detective […]