[Write the Story] An Interview on TV
Prompt: An Interview on Live TV Words: bishop, impish, amoeba, sheep, denim, jet, apricot, sepia, nipple, bellow Story “Thirty seconds to air. Thirty seconds.†Bishop adjusted the fall of his sepia denim jacket for the last time. “Ten seconds!†The PA’s bellow drowned out the butterflies building up in his gut. The PA stopped by […]
[Write the Story] A Dog Walker in Washington, DC
Prompt: A Dog Walker in Washington, DC Words: senator, grotto, strudel, jade, welcome, slang, complementary, vacant, jellyfish, admonish Story “Welcome to the Jade Jellyfish Pet Services team.†Neil stood in front of his new hire class. “We are the premiere service for all things pets in DC. We have prestigious and high-ranking clients, which is […]
[Write the Story] Blast from the Past
Prompt: Blast from the Past Words: shrew, happy-go-lucky, esophagus, handkerchief, shred, clause, scone, biscuit, necklace Story “OMG! Biscuit? Is that you?†I wanted to freeze but that would be worse. Before turning, I wrapped the antique pewter necklace in my handkerchief and tucked it in my jacket pocket. Plastering a smile on my face, I […]
[Write The Story] A Single Parent Solves a Problem
Prompt: A Single Parent Solves a Problem Words: adoption, grotesque, cove, snail, olive, navel, rivulet, hollow, ambrosia, pale Story What do you do when your kid won’t stop asking for a pet? Seriously, I’m asking because I am at my wits end on this one. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great kid. Strong, smart, […]
[Write the Story] A Creature Feature in Present Day
Prompt: A Creature Feature in Present Day Words: werewolf, barge, caramel, housefly, awesome, simmer, analogy, gulf, femur, amber Story “Do we really have to…? “Have candy with our popcorn? We absolutely are.†Mark handed the ticket taker the two tickets and ushered Cathy through the door. He took in a deep breath of the vintage […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] The Graphite Pencil + Paper Summer Subscription Box
This is the unboxing video (take 2 because I am NOT a videographer) of the Graphite Pencil + Paper Summer subscription box. The Blackwing Volume 840 is for the 1902 surf icon Duke Kahanamoku.
[Write the Story] Last Call at a Bar in a Big City
Prompt: Last Call at a Bar in a Big City Words: doppelganger, platypus, jazz, alienated, bikini, constitution, batter, temper, basin, rift Story Lois sat in the back corner table of the bar and watched the place empty out. She nursed her third drink as the jazz trio finished their set. There wasn’t much time. She […]
[Write the Story] An EMT Jinxes Him/Herself by Hoping for a Quiet Shift
Prompt: An EMT Jinxes His/Herself by Hoping for a Quiet Shift Words: ambulance, hamster, schooner, cane, whiz, outdoors, euphoria, cylindrical crisp, painting Story Lindy leaned back in her seat and propped her feet on the gurney while slowly nibbling her way through a Whiz Pop. She savored every bit of the cylindrical, cherry-flavored Popsicle. “You […]
[Write The Story] An Amateur Film Competition
Prompt: An Amateur Film Competition Words: asteroid, multitude, bobsled, rodent, boysenberry, gut, reel, showtime, busy, spider Story “If you drip boysenberry jelly on my laptop, I will kill you.†“I have never dripped, Spider. Relax. We’ll get it ready before the competition tomorrow.†Spider glared at me. “We need to get busy. We have 24 […]
[Write the Story] A Comedy of Errors
Took some time off last weekend and totally forgot to do a story. So here we go…even on the holiday weekend. Prompt: A Comedy of Errors Words: undead, shrink, quarrelsome, harpy, rickshaw, limbo, dusk, cricket, sunshine, whoops Story “Whoops.†“That is not a word anyone wants to hear ever.†Angie rolled her eyes and settled […]