[Write the Story] In the Middle of a Long, Cold Winter
Prompt: In the Middle of a Long, Cold Winter Words: opera, redeem, razor, lungs, grace, futuristic, tread, vest, milkshake, powder Story “Are you sure you want to do this?” Kelly asked, adjusting Paul’s vest. “I mean, you just drank a milkshake.” Paul gestured with the disposable razor. “Of course, it’s a futuristic opera about how […]
[Write the Story] A Spy on the Job
Prompt: A Spy on the Job Words: apostle, kitty, myriad, investment, republic, crimson, flint, postern, original, field Story Kitty Carone slipped through the postern gate out into the field beyond the stone ramparts of the monastery. She ditched the crimson cloak she’d worn as she’d navigated the myriad corridors, avoiding apostles at every turn. A […]
[Write the Story] Stranded in a Foreign City
Prompt: Stranded in a Foreign City Words: Baptist, assets, cupcake, showcase, neurology, workaday, pine, cushion, assistant, firmament Story “All I wanted was a cupcake.” Eva plopped down on the pine bench. “We’re in Versailles,” Andy, Eva’s assistant, said. “At a neurology symposium. What makes you think there would be cupcakes?” Eva sighed. “It’s France? They […]
[Write the Story] A Child’s Dream Literally Comes True
Prompt: A Child’s Dream Literally Comes True Words: high school, captivate, portfolio, argyle, witness, fertile, eyebrow, pentagram, thirsty, guidance Story Peter waited in the wings of a moderately-sized auditorium full of people. Not just people, but peers, all there for this moment. His Moment. That’s when the butterflies began. “You’re awfully nervous.†The familiar voice […]
[Write the Story] A Countdown
Prompt: A Countdown Words: plumber, witty, oyster, voluntary, asparagus, centralize, judge, puddle, pointer, ampersand Story “You know, you don’t have to give anyone your password. It’s nobody’s business what post but you.†Sid poked the oyster with his fork. “Are these supposed to be swimming in a puddle of goo?†“Since it’s oyster stew, um […]
[Write the Story] A Crime Scene
Prompt: A Crime Scene Words: phantom, desperate, scale, normality, ponytail, tremendous, stiletto, hound, wrinkle, smoke Story “I can’t believe this is what passes for our normality,†Ashley said as she picked her way through smoke and debris. “If you didn’t expect this, why’d you take the job?†Alton asked, kneeling to tag an errant stiletto. […]
[Write the Story] An Anthropologist at a Costume Party
Prompt: An Anthropologist at a Costume Party Words: fashionista, responsibility, cruelty, article, arrangement, frog, French fries, calf, addition Story “This is sheer cruelty, you know.†“You’re the one who picked the frog costume, you can’t be bothered by people commenting on your legs, Alex.†“Funny, Bev. Funny. I can’t believe I let you talk me […]
[Write the Story] The Best Night the Main Character Won’t Remember
Prompt: The Best Night the Main Character Won’t Remember Words: Mardi Gras, puzzle, scorpion, snout, ward, cooler, shake, tiger, exhausted, stumble Story “Where are we going?” Brook asked as she tried not to stumble on the uneven cobblestones. “It sounds a little like Mardi Gras.” “That’s a whole other ward.” Avery told her as they […]
[Write the Story] A Hike Through the Woods
Prompt: A Hike Through the Woods Words: leprechaun, covert, fireball, snoop, wart, pity, backpack, practice, nausea, collar Story “You are being about as covert as a fireball, Travis. Can’t you try to be a little quieter? We are trying to snoop around after all.” “Oh, come on. You really think. We’re going to find a […]
[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, […]