[Write the Story] A Young Child Makes a Discovery
Prompt: A Young Child Makes a Discovery Words: Superman, ginkgo biloba, cavern, clicker, aloe, moviegoer, stretch, furry, yardstick, makeup Story I blame the ginko biloba. I know it’s a stretch, but there’s no other explanation of why I’m suddenly remembering…everything. It couldn’t be the aloe, that’s supposed to heal, not pull the scabs off. So […]
[Write the Story] An Alien in Disguise Among Humans
Prompt: An Alien in Disguise Among Humans Words: Aurora Borealis, paint brush, corn field, cluster, lineup, overlook, suspect, bridge, dome, dash Story No one would suspect. No one could pick me out of a line up. All I had to do was keep my project from becoming a cluster and all would be well. I […]
[Write the Story] A Character with OCD in the Worst Possible Situation
Prompt: A Character with OCD in the Worst Possible Situation Words: monastery, chalkboard, elephant, coast, turmeric, poppy, defeat, chessboard, inhumane, search Story Tiffany walked into the community room at the monastery ready to take on her class and the world and stopped short. There were no tidy rows. No desks. Just piles of pillows festooned […]
[Write the Story] The Main Character Goes on a Trip Alone to Gain Perspective
Prompt: The Main Character Goes on a Trip Alone to Gain Perspective Words: lighthouse, flock, muscle, sprinkle, insult, cliffhanger, cheetah, chartreuse, wrist, seedling Story Now that Kira was here, she started to wonder why. When she began, it was a personal quest, maybe even a Hero’s Journey. But here she was, far from home with […]
[Write the Story] Something Bad is About to Happen, But Nobody Believes the Main Character
Prompt: Something Bad is About to Happen, But Nobody Believes the Main Character Words: Andromeda, stop sign, dandelion, iceberg, spectacle, poet, candle lit, keyboard, bumble, robotic Story Marty paused at the stop sign. He needed a moment before going into the Dandelion Club. “Do I really have to do this?” “You’re posing as a poet, […]
[Write the Story] A Haunted House
Prompt: A Haunted House Words: silver, relativity, watercolor, Copper Beach, limited, affect, broccoli, politician, arsenal, cufflink Story “Welcome to the Annual Broccoli Festival. We have so many events to entertain you. Please enjoy all Copper Beech has to offer.” Grant left the stage to polite applause. He tugged at his silver cufflink, squirming in the […]
[Write the Story] A Coastal Town in New England is Full of Crazy Characters
Prompt: A Coastal Town in New England is Full of Crazy Characters Words: lobsterman, bicycle, light bulb, yoga, fireworks, infantile, weave, leopard, balding, sunset Story “Couldn’t we have just gone to Cabot Cove?†Liz asked as they headed down the boardwalk toward the beach. “All we’d have to deal with there is a serial-killing mystery […]
[Write the Story] A Ghost Story
Prompt: A Ghost Story Words: tango, diversify, blog, invisible, missile, glitter, scuff, balloon, bird cage, grizzly bear Story “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.†Mary shot David a quick glance from the bird cage she was cleaning. “What’s wrong now?†“Have you seen this blog?†“Which one?†Mary scrubbed the cage. “How did the bird get into glitter?†[…]
[Write the Story] A Midlife Career Change
Prompt: A Midlife Career Change Words: chef, upgrade, monkey, turkey, fashion, team, harden, noon, elevator, baste Story “You’re giving all this up?” Handel gestured around the busy kitchen. The team bustled to baste turkey and create the delicious dishes for the upcoming holidays. “I am, but I know you’re an upgrade for this place.” No […]
[Write the Story] The Main Character Thinks He or She is About to Get Fired
Prompt: The Main Character Thinks He or She is About to Get Fired Words: magazine, blow dryer, congeal, bluebell, cummerbund, wheelie bag, pastels, binding, science Story I knew something was up. I watched others go through the process. I figured my turn in the Wheelie Bag of Destiny was coming up. I mean, I know […]