Write about three realistic goals you would like to achieve in your lifetime. Lara woke with a start. People were shouting from every floor and out in the streets. She clasped her head to sort out the noise. She didn’t smell smoke; the building wasn’t on fire. They were so loud. Her eyes shot open … Continue reading Prompt 18-Three Goals
Month: February 2018
Prompt 17-Overindulgence
What area of your life do you tend to enjoy in excess instead of moderation? “Alright people, we’re gonna do this clean,” the sharp feminine voice crackled in Cari’s earpiece. “In and out. Everyone knows their role.” Raven always sounded so serious at the execution launch of a contract. “Time check, 22:30. Mark.” A chorus … Continue reading Prompt 17-Overindulgence
Prompt 16-Lost
When was the last time you got lost? “That is the last time I listen to you for directions,” Matt shouted, slamming the car door in frustration. Jesse shrugged and closed his door with less force. “We got here, didn’t we?” “No thanks to your navigating!” “How was I supposed to know there were different … Continue reading Prompt 16-Lost
Prompt 15-Stupid Question
What stupid question have you heard someone ask (or asked yourself)? It had been remarkably reckless to come down to the surface, but sometimes the only way to understand a thing was to witness it firsthand. Besides, Nisae was bored of monitoring from orbit and had grown curiously fond of the humans after decades of … Continue reading Prompt 15-Stupid Question
Prompt 14-Born to Shine
Were you born to shine in one special way? What makes you really stand out? My name is Alessia. I am six years old. I am already famous. My mommy is an actress. She acts in all sorts of big films. Sometimes, I get to act too. It’s fun, but I don’t like it as … Continue reading Prompt 14-Born to Shine
Prompt 13-Weekly Highlight
What do you look forward to every week? Emma sat at the kitchen table with an assortment of cookbooks stacked neatly next to her. It was Saturday, meal planning day, her favorite day of the week. Most people looked forward to Friday to let loose, or the weekend to relax, but for Emma, the day … Continue reading Prompt 13-Weekly Highlight
Prompt 12-Complete the Thought
Complete this thought: “I wish I had paid more attention when…” Calli’s heart pounded as the wheels hit the tarmac. America was ten hours behind her after an uneventful flight across the Atlantic. Flying didn’t make her nervous, she’d flown a handful of times before, but she’d never flown to another country and never on … Continue reading Prompt 12-Complete the Thought
Prompt 11-Risk
Do you prefer taking risks or having a safety net? Sara stared at the little blue book in her hands and frowned at the words she knew she had to work with. Why hadn’t she just taken the time over the weekend to write a new short story with a character displaying their penchant for … Continue reading Prompt 11-Risk
Prompt 10-Trouble
What did you get in trouble for the most when you were a kid? “T minus 25 seconds and counting and ARTEMIS is GO.” The voice from Houston echoed through the capsule. “T minus 20 seconds. T minus 20 seconds and counting. 17 – Guidance Release – 15… 14… 13… 12… 11… 10… 9… 8…” … Continue reading Prompt 10-Trouble
Prompt 9-Self Deception
Name one thing you have lied to yourself about. Why did you do this? “I don’t understand why you just let him go,” Midge grumbled as he tore into a package of dried meat and chewed it vigorously. “He can’t help us,” Lara said, limply stirring her pre-packaged soup with the attached spoon. She wasn’t … Continue reading Prompt 9-Self Deception
Closet Full of Notebooks 