[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, […]
[Write the Story] Tumultuous Soulmates are on Opposing Sides of a Conflict
Prompt: Tumultuous Soulmates are on Opposing Sides of a Conflict Words: apothecary, bow tie, ladylike, sprocket, mushroom, scrounge, frenzy, match, oust, prisoner Story “If you’re going to wear a bow tie, you need to learn how to tie it properly.†Cassie pulled Ben to her and pulled the strip of silk free and retied it. […]
[Write the Story] A Lucky Break
Prompt: A Lucky Break Words: City Hall, feminist, myth, interpreter, maverick, raccoon, radiant, scram, off-switch, logic Story “How did you get the interview?†Miranda tried to be happy, but she had a hitch in her voice. “I’ve been trying to get my foot in the door of City Hall for years.†Lauren shrugged as she […]
[Write the Story] The Loss of a Loved One
Prompt: The Loss of a Loved One Words: bachelor, chandelier, ladybug, Muslim, strive, inverse, mannerism, balance, overreact, prime Story Lisa blinked in the glittering lights of the antique chandelier in Uncle Tapping’s foyer. She never quite understood her bachelor uncle’s decorating style except it was as over the top as his mannerism. A lump formed […]
[Write the Story] The Main Character Witnesses a Crime
Prompt: The Main Character Witnesses a Crime Words: Christmas, almond, paisley, lion, pipe, scream, fade, French horn, inflate, maple Story “Hello, 911? I think a crime’s been committed. Please send the police. I think it’s a robbery?” “So, what do you think was stolen?” the police officer asked an hour or so later. “It’s not […]
[Write the Story] Conspiracy Theorists Convention
Prompt: Conspiracy Theorists Convention Words: crop circles, vacation, possum, filibuster, mutiny, scour, compass, drift, drawback, electric Story “I can’t believe this is what you call a vacation.†Amanda yawned and stretched. “Though I did get a good nap during that filibuster.†“You mean the keynote speaker? How can you say that? Dr. Cunningham’s research on […]
[Write the Story] A Suspected Affair
Prompt: A Suspected Affair Words: marriage, checklist, songbird, mango, ranch, stroke, magpie, scowl, simper, commotion Story “Let’s go down the checklist.” Marie pulled out her notebook. “Have you noticed any changes in his behavior?” “Like suddenly drinking mango tea?” Ellen worried the paper napkin into shreds. “Is that odd for him?” “Plain tea was all […]