Grief is weird. They say time heals all wounds, and to an extent, they’re not wrong. Bones mend, cuts scar, bruises fade. Even heartache lessens over time. But grief can strike when you least expect it, even decades after the loss. You wake to a brilliant sun in the most cerulean of skies, the emerald … Continue reading June Special: Coping Mechanism
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Prompt 275-Mythical Life
What would life be like if unicorns and dragons existed? I think my answer changes based on how long these mythical creatures have existed in this hypothetical. Have they always existed or did they just materialize one day? The world would be two very different places depending on when unicorns and dragons existed in human … Continue reading Prompt 275-Mythical Life
Prompt 274-Animal Attack
Have you ever been attacked by an animal? Janna’s bare feet struck the soft dirt as she ran, zigzagging through the trees, their skeletal branches stretching over her head, pointing to nothing. A more foolish girl might have believed they pointed to safety, but Janna was no such fool. There was nothing deeper in these … Continue reading Prompt 274-Animal Attack
Prompt 273-Recipes
What kind of recipes do you gravitate towards (e.g. desserts, casseroles, drinks)? I like to cook. I prefer simple recipes though. I don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen when I make food things. I’m a big fan of one pot or one pan recipes especially. I used to love casseroles but I … Continue reading Prompt 273-Recipes
Prompt 272-Bookshelf
What kinds of items fill your bookshelves? Books. My bookshelves are full of books. I have fantasy books, science fiction books, cookbooks, notebooks, dictionaries, comics and manga, yearbooks, self-help books, and even old textbooks. If it’s paper with words on it and bound, it’s on my bookshelf. Heck, I even have folders with unbound written … Continue reading Prompt 272-Bookshelf
Prompt 271-Puzzle
What was the last puzzle you worked on? The cabin was stifling in the summer afternoon sun. The first thing Elise did was to open the windows in the kitchen and dining room to let in some fresh air. A nice breeze off the lake would sort it right out. A fine layer of dust … Continue reading Prompt 271-Puzzle
Feels Like Summer
It's Sunday, folks, and you know what that means! Another weekly update post and a new list of prompts! And it's a holiday weekend here in the States, so I've got a beautiful 3-day weekend to enjoy. It's hot today, but yesterday was perfect. Got to play some tennis in the early afternoon. I'm a … Continue reading Feels Like Summer
