[Write the Story] Two People who Hate Each Other Have to Cooperate
Prompt: Two People who Hate Each Other Have to Cooperate Words: kidnap, pinstripe, quagmire, lofty, Adirondack, pinky, aftermath, kernel, legacy, fail Story “We have a problem.†Kitty cracked open on eye and glared at the lean, blond man in a pinstripe suit settling into the Adirondack chair next to her. Her hand slipped under the […]
[Write the Story] The Characters Are Aware That They’re Fictional
Prompt: The Characters Are Aware That They’re Fictional Words: oil rig, dynasty, lousy, vault, discharge, supreme, migrate, harvest, jaw, pudding Story “What idiot puts a vault on a friggin’ oil rig?†Diane whispered as they crept through the dark corridors and pipe structure of Supreme Harvest floating rig. Rings, dings, and hisses covered and sounds […]
[Write the Story] Something Valuable Has Been Stolen
Prompt: Something Valuable Has Been Stolen Words: huntress, machinations, trophy, turncoat, treasure, minute, nook, historic, rock, ruin Story “It was right there!” Meagan jabbed a finger at the empty nook. A faint outline of dust showed where something had been disturbed. “And you’re sure –” Meagan cut off the question with a glare. “The Turncoat […]
[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] 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] Peri Potter and the Sorcerer’s Bowl
This is isn’t one of the exercises – this is a gift for a friend this SoonerCon weekend. Peri Potter and the Sorcerer’s Bowl By Rhonda Eudaly “Mingus! I know what I’m missing!” “Yes, Boss?” the henchman’s voice hesitant. As if the excitement in his employer’s tone frightened him. Petunia whirled on him with a […]
[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] 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] 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 […]