[Write the Story] A Countdown
Prompt: A Countdown Words: plumber, witty, oyster, voluntary, asparagus, centralize, judge, puddle, pointer, ampersand Story “You know, you don’t have to give anyone your password. It’s nobody’s business what post but you.†Sid poked the oyster with his fork. “Are these supposed to be swimming in a puddle of goo?†“Since it’s oyster stew, um […]
[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] 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 […]