[Write the Story] A Strange Proposition from a Stranger
Prompt: A Strange Proposition From a Stranger Words: sequin, luncheon, designer, toolbox, measurement, force, dented, cellular, banish, lock Story “Are you going to be finished soon?†the sequin-festooned matron prodded the toolbox with her designer-shoed toe. “I hope to be, but this broken lock is being a challenge. It would go faster if I didn’t […]
[Write the Story] The Night Before Graduation
Prompt: The Night Before Graduation Words: obscene, margarita, paradise, story, tempo, truthfully, stonewall, plain, opposite, loan Story Vivian’s pulse pounded in her temple in tempo with the band. She sipped at her obscenely large margarita. Probably her last, of at least these. Tomorrow she graduated and would leave this veritable paradise for good. “What’s your […]
[Write the Story] A Camping Trip in Which No One Has Ever Been Camping Before
Prompt: A Camping Trip in Which No One Has Ever Been Camping Before Words: constellation, ketchup, royal, gear, atmosphere, expand, livid, example Story “Why did I let you talk me into this again?†Maureen asked as she pulled gear out of the SUV. “We’re form the city. What do we know about outdoors?†“How else […]
[Write the Story] Having the Boss Over for Dinner
Prompt: Having the Boss Over For Dinner Words: cerulean, chair, joyous, meatloaf, pallid, brioche, monthly, thirteen, forehead, video Story “Take the cerulean chair, Mr. Roland. I’ll just go bring in dinner. I hope you like meatloaf.” Rebecca normally hated the swinging door between the farmer’s kitchen and the formal dining room. But today she was […]
[Write the Story] A Babysitter Snoops and Finds Something Unexpected
Prompt: A Babysitter Snoops and Finds Something Unexpected Words: newspaper, cardinal, cotton, document, tiramisu, blackened, prediction, borderline, freedom, female Story “We’ll be home by Midnight. Help yourself to anything in the fridge. The baby’s asleep. You should have an easy night.†Those Famous Last Words rang in Mistie’s ears as she scrapped the last of […]
[Write the Story] An Intern Meets Someone for Lunch
Prompt: An Intern Meets Someone for Lunch Words: father, continent, favorite, comfortable, highlight, drive, salesman, pair, mail, level Story “Are you comfortable with the tasks I’ve given you?” Megan scanned the list. “Yes, sir. It’s straightforward. But…are you sure?” “If you wish to keep this internship, that’s the job.” “Yes, sir, Mr. Rinaldi.” Megan turned […]
[Write the Story] A Middle Class Family Doing Its Best
Prompt: A Middle Class Family Doing Its Best Words: castle, beetle, Facebook, calculator, nostril, timetable, wireless, stripes, scroll, white Story “The only people who’d consider this house a castle would be beetles, and I don’t mean the iconic singing group.” Diane colored a bit, a combination of anger and embarrassment, her while skin turning blotchy […]
[Write the Story] A New Take on the Arthurian Legend
Prompt: A New Take on the Arthurian Legend Words: Avalon, crossbow, orphan, list, comrade, corruption, lake, enfold, disgraceful, grass Story “Do we really have to do the whole lake thing?” Avalon asked of the other women. “I know the whole dramatic entrance, hair floating in the water stuff looks cool, but it always makes me […]