[Write the Story] A Wedding Reception for Hundreds of People
Prompt: A Wedding Reception with Hundreds of Guests Words: war, nag, omit, Ramadan, downpour, vouch, loop, gridlock, allegro, Filipino Story “Who serves Filipino food at a wedding reception?” Heddy sniffed in her wine glass. “How about the millions of people who live in the Philippines?” Mark glared at Heddy. “If you are going to complain […]
[Write the Story] Follow the Main Character Through a Day with NO Dialog or Direct Interactions
3/5 — only two left of this project. This is coming out a little early because… vacation. Whee! Prompt: Follow the Main Character Through a Day with No Dialog or Direct Interaction Words: sociopath, buzz, mend, geyser, awl, consent, diner, second-hand, vice, wane Story Daveed wiped the awl clean and hung it in its place […]
[Write the Story] Retired Veterans Telling Their War Stories
I’m getting back to it. There are only 4 more exercises after this one. I am going to finish this project this year! I am going to. Prompt: Retired Veterans Telling Their War Stories Words: internment, fret, kneel, fasten, drizzle, nursery, abundantly, scarce, discourteous, grant Story “…We had to do everything we could to protect […]
[Write the Story] The Closing Arguments of a Big Case
Prompt: The Closing Arguments of a Big Case Words: courtroom, wheelhouse, catapult, emit, clamp, peanut, ticket, vapor, thimble, decree Story “Closing arguments will begin immediately after lunch. One p.m. Everyone be ready. There will be no delays.” The judge’s decree echoed over and over in my mind as I hovered near my boss, the ADA […]
[Write the Story] Nerds in a Heated Argument
Prompt: Nerds in a Heated Argument Words: tesseract, synthesis, padawan, icebreaker, chomp, decipher, utility, keepsake, slush, croak Story “Here.” Buzz put a blue raspberry slush down in front of Tao. “Don’t want your sugar levels tanking. We have a long night ahead.” “I can’t believe I’m even here.” Tao’s voice was little more than a […]
[Write the Story] Scientists are Never Off Duty
Prompt: Scientists are Never Off Duty Words: fossil, reactor, sage, hell, gluten, devour, fig, landmine, babble, New Year Story “Are you sure this is gluten free?” Elena gestured with her fork. “Because if it’s not, my gut will turn into a landmine in just a few hours.” The waiter balked a bit before putting down […]
[Write the Story] A Second Chance
Prompt: A Second Chance Words: probation, turbine, pentagon, renew, flirt, mindful, dragonfly, lukewarm, hoot, club Story “Yeah, I’m not doing that.” Sharon crossed her arms and dug in her heels. “I’m about to get my security clearance renewed.” “I’m just asking you to flirt a little.” Raymond’s argument was lukewarm at best. “No. I am […]
[Write the Story] Revisiting a Fond Memory
Prompt: Revisiting a Fond Memory Words: grief, evidence, covenant, churn, piazza, intention, vanish, honeymoon, careful, crowd Story “Here. Thought you could use this.” Gabriel set a tiny cup of espresso in front of me. I watched the crowd moving through the piazza without really seeing them. I sipped the coffee automatically. “What’re you thinking about?” […]
[Write the Story] A Fan Fiction Writers’ Group Meeting
Prompt: A Fan Fiction Writer’s Group Meeting Words: hijack, kiwi, patience, pendulum, cunning, leaden, resign, dawn, fury, mock Story ”Hey! Who brought the good cookies tonight?” Joel snagged a still warm and gooey chocolate chip cookie the size of a tea saucer. “You know, nevermind, it doesn’t matter. You’re a saint.” “You’ve fallen for my […]