[Write the Story] The New Chef’s First Day on the Job
Prompt: The New Chef’s First Day on the Job Words: sultan, pause, scatter, khaki, sip, undress, waver, marmalade, snare, ring Story “…A sultan sat on his oriental mat in his harem in down downtown Persia…†Vera paused to sip her coffee. “Do you have to sing the Perfect Cup of Coffee song every single time?†[…]
[Write the Story} The Main Character is Startled Awake By…
Prompt: The Main Character is Startled Awake by… Words: subway, evergreen, core, emblem, wild, swine, poised, occupation, inspector, gate Story “Honey, wake up.†Candace shook Jeremy’s shoulder. “Wake up! I heard a noise.†“It’s probably just the subway,†Jeremy mumbled in his pillow. “Not unless the Red Line started sounding like wild swine. Come on. […]
[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 […]
[Spotlight] Santa Claus
This is pretty much a blog I wrote for work that will run on Christmas Eve. We don’t have a cross-audience, so I’m tweaking it and using it here. This week’s spotlight is on…Santa Claus. Did you know that the legend of Santa has roots all the way back to the 4th Century? Saint Nicolas, […]