[Write the Story] The Hottest Day of the Year
The very last page of the Write the Story Journal. I’ve done every page in the journal. It’s taken longer than I anticipated or thought it would — but I have finished. Prompt: The Hottest Day of the Year Words: suspense, dogwood, speculate, playground, peel, avenue, moderation, classical, yummy, bluster Story “Where are we going?” […]
[Write the Story] A Wedding Reception for Hundreds of People
Prompt: A Wedding Reception with Hundreds of Guests Words: war, nag, omit, Ramadan, downpour, vouch, loop, gridlock, allegro, Filipino Story “Who serves Filipino food at a wedding reception?” Heddy sniffed in her wine glass. “How about the millions of people who live in the Philippines?” Mark glared at Heddy. “If you are going to complain […]
[Write the Story] Follow the Main Character Through a Day with NO Dialog or Direct Interactions
3/5 — only two left of this project. This is coming out a little early because… vacation. Whee! Prompt: Follow the Main Character Through a Day with No Dialog or Direct Interaction Words: sociopath, buzz, mend, geyser, awl, consent, diner, second-hand, vice, wane Story Daveed wiped the awl clean and hung it in its place […]
[Write the Story] Old Friends Meet Over Coffee
Prompt: Old Friends Meet Over Coffee Words: Algonquin, amazement, elm, tobacco, hiss, digress, echo, immense, quiet, opaque Story “How’d you find this place?” Sharon had to raise her voice over the hiss of the espresso machine. “The Algonquin Coffee Company was on the Bucket List Top 10.” Rachel handed Sharon a bowl sized mug of […]
[Write the Story] Retired Veterans Telling Their War Stories
I’m getting back to it. There are only 4 more exercises after this one. I am going to finish this project this year! I am going to. Prompt: Retired Veterans Telling Their War Stories Words: internment, fret, kneel, fasten, drizzle, nursery, abundantly, scarce, discourteous, grant Story “…We had to do everything we could to protect […]
[Write the Story] The Closing Arguments of a Big Case
Prompt: The Closing Arguments of a Big Case Words: courtroom, wheelhouse, catapult, emit, clamp, peanut, ticket, vapor, thimble, decree Story “Closing arguments will begin immediately after lunch. One p.m. Everyone be ready. There will be no delays.” The judge’s decree echoed over and over in my mind as I hovered near my boss, the ADA […]
[Write the Story] Nerds in a Heated Argument
Prompt: Nerds in a Heated Argument Words: tesseract, synthesis, padawan, icebreaker, chomp, decipher, utility, keepsake, slush, croak Story “Here.” Buzz put a blue raspberry slush down in front of Tao. “Don’t want your sugar levels tanking. We have a long night ahead.” “I can’t believe I’m even here.” Tao’s voice was little more than a […]
[Write the Story] Scientists are Never Off Duty
Prompt: Scientists are Never Off Duty Words: fossil, reactor, sage, hell, gluten, devour, fig, landmine, babble, New Year Story “Are you sure this is gluten free?” Elena gestured with her fork. “Because if it’s not, my gut will turn into a landmine in just a few hours.” The waiter balked a bit before putting down […]
[Write the Story] A Second Chance
Prompt: A Second Chance Words: probation, turbine, pentagon, renew, flirt, mindful, dragonfly, lukewarm, hoot, club Story “Yeah, I’m not doing that.” Sharon crossed her arms and dug in her heels. “I’m about to get my security clearance renewed.” “I’m just asking you to flirt a little.” Raymond’s argument was lukewarm at best. “No. I am […]
[Write the Story] Revisiting a Fond Memory
Prompt: Revisiting a Fond Memory Words: grief, evidence, covenant, churn, piazza, intention, vanish, honeymoon, careful, crowd Story “Here. Thought you could use this.” Gabriel set a tiny cup of espresso in front of me. I watched the crowd moving through the piazza without really seeing them. I sipped the coffee automatically. “What’re you thinking about?” […]