Write about something you would still buy if it costs twice as much as it costs today. Lara waded through the stalls of the makeshift bazaar in the satellite town on the outskirts of her native Dome. Odd, to think she would need to make the distinction, but she and Midge had traveled far and … Continue reading Prompt 39-Twice the Cost
Month: March 2018
Prompt 38-Recovery
What are you recovering from right now? So somewhat ironically, I am in a bit of recovery mode tonight. Because of yesterday's nor'easter, I need to make up some hours at work this week. Not really a big deal, I already worked to get ahead on Monday knowing Tuesday would be shot, but I also … Continue reading Prompt 38-Recovery
Prompt 37-Complete The Thought 2
Complete this thought: “I wish an alarm would notify me whenever…” The phone rang. She glanced at the caller ID and gave a heavy sigh. She flipped open the phone and answered it. “Hospital or jail?” There was a moment’s hesitation on the other end. “Why do you always assume I’m in trouble?” “So you’re … Continue reading Prompt 37-Complete The Thought 2
Prompt 36-Inspiration
What was the last thing you read, heard, or saw that inspired you? White. Cold. The flakes floated down, buffeted by the wind into swirls that mesmerized. Alice watched the snow twist and dance through the air, never settling to the frozen ground below. She tried to follow the path of an individual fractal as … Continue reading Prompt 36-Inspiration
Prompt 35-Stress
What is the biggest trigger for stress in your life? “The recruitment efforts in the southern continent are being met with challenges, highne-, er, ma’am.” The young woman waved the slip away, urging her counsel to continue. Years of exile on the surface had not been enough to rid them of their ancient habit, regardless … Continue reading Prompt 35-Stress
Prompt 34-Souvenir
Write about a souvenir you have bought or received. A bright blast of concentrated energy hit the stone column and exploded on contact as Todd Price ducked behind it. “Shit,” he muttered as he checked the reserves of his own gun. He was almost out of juice. There was enough for three, maybe four solid … Continue reading Prompt 34-Souvenir
Prompt 33-Turning Point
Write about a time when everything changed in the blink of an eye. Jack looked around frantically for his big brother. One minute he was there, the next he was gone. “This isn’t funny, Todd!” Todd had been acting weird since waking Jack up before the sun had risen. Todd had told him to get … Continue reading Prompt 33-Turning Point
Prompt 32-Teach
If you were to teach as a career, what would you teach? I’m gonna freestyle this one because I have been struggling all day to come up with an idea to turn this into a short story. I was going to write about a math teacher, but when I went digging through my old notebooks … Continue reading Prompt 32-Teach
Prompt 31-Color
What color do you feel like today? The air was crisp and fresh, the wind carrying the smells of freshly cut fields to my nose as the carriage rolled on along the hard packed dirt road. I was a bit envious of the wind, free to flow as it wished while I was restrained on … Continue reading Prompt 31-Color
Prompt 30-Used Purchase
Write about something you purchased used. Valerie walked briskly along the busy sidewalk, clutching the hood of her coat tightly at her neck to shield it from the brutal February wind. Her olive green messenger bag bounced on her hip as she made her way towards the cafe. No one lifted their heads to smile … Continue reading Prompt 30-Used Purchase
Closet Full of Notebooks 