You have magic soap. What does it wash away? Gracie glanced over her shoulder at the round clock on the wall, her arms soaked to the elbows in the kitchen sink. It was a few minutes past 7. He was late. She shook her head and dried her hands on her apron. The dishes could … Continue reading Prompt 118-Magic Soap
Author: Sara
I'm a 31 year old kid who plays an adult at work, doing data analysis in the aerospace industry. When I'm not sorting through Excel spreadsheets there or banging my head against my keyboard at home hoping for a story to come out of the garbage, I'm usually reading through a stack of books or watching anime or playing tennis with my husband.
Week 22
Oooh, week 22 starts on the 22nd? How exciting! And it's my anniversary! We've survived a year of marriage. The trial period is over, no more returns. I jest, of course. I can return him whenever I want! Ha! Ok, ok, I would never return him. I'd never find someone else to tolerate me for … Continue reading Week 22
Prompt 117-Finish Line Motivation
What is something you just need a kick in the pants to finish? I'm a chronic procrastinator sooo, a lot of things, haha. The big one is probably related to my writing. I never finish my stories before getting sidetracked to a new one that I also never finish. Does not bode well for my … Continue reading Prompt 117-Finish Line Motivation
Prompts 115-116
Prompt 115. Snakes: interesting or creepy? Why? I used to think snakes were creepy. When I was a kid I thought they were all like cobras or anacondas and would either poison me or strangle me. Growing up on a farm I encountered plenty of garden-variety snakes and almost always cried when I did. That … Continue reading Prompts 115-116
Prompt 114-Beach
Write about the beach: your favorite memory of a trip, what you love, what you hate (e.g., sand gets everywhere). Would you live on the coast if you could or is it better for just a visit? Yusuke and Kuwabara were waiting for them when they got to the apartment building. “Welcome to your new … Continue reading Prompt 114-Beach
Prompt 113-Newfound Knowledge
What is something you have learned lately? In her first days of consciousness aboard The Eternity, Kita spent a great deal of time up in the crow’s nest spurning The Captain’s feeble attempts at a truce. Cyril scolded her for climbing with her arm still healing. Even Lucas tried to reprimand her for interfering with … Continue reading Prompt 113-Newfound Knowledge
Prompt 112-Middle
Write about the middle of something, anything! Dust fell from the ceiling as a thunderous crash sounded far above. The bunker rattled with the force and whimpers rippled among the people sheltering against the storm. Mothers cradled children close, whispering reassurances in their ears, doing their best to quiet them. Their hushing sounded like a … Continue reading Prompt 112-Middle
Week 21
Hello, hello! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! I spent mine house-hunting and watching tennis. This Wimbledon was insane. Serena in a Grand Slam final less than a year after giving birth is inspiration at the highest level. Would have loved for her to have won the trophy, but Kerber was the better … Continue reading Week 21
Prompt 111-Unwanted Task
What do you have to do today that you really would rather not do? Faelurion Amadestia rubbed her temples as she pored over the documents on her desk. Intelligence briefings. Weapons inventory. Status reports. Expenditure logs. Her rebellion was stretched thin, and they were stranded on a foreign world. The local populations were resistant to … Continue reading Prompt 111-Unwanted Task
Prompt 110-Memorable Date
Write about an interesting date you have been on, good or bad. Blazing sun. Blue skies. Warm sand. Salty breeze. A cute boy. It was Lance’s idea of a perfect date. Unfortunately, there were two problems with this dreamlike picture. One, it was not a date. Their boat was dead in the water. They had … Continue reading Prompt 110-Memorable Date
Closet Full of Notebooks 