Write about something you frequently forget. (CW: PTSD triggers) Memories. They define you, shape you, rule you, haunt you. For some, visions of past horrors flood the senses at inopportune moments. It is most common with soldiers returning from war, but it can also happen to those who have had any sort of traumatic experience. … Continue reading Prompt 45-Forget It
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Prompt 44-Tattoo
Do you have a tattoo? What is it and why did you get it? If not, would you ever get one? What would the tattoo be, and what would it symbolize to you? “I don’t understand why that old man is making us gather the firewood,” Zinnia muttered as she stalked through the wooded glen. … Continue reading Prompt 44-Tattoo
Prompt 42-Snow
You look outside: Ah, it is snowing! But look closer. Those are not snowflakes falling from the sky! What is it snowing at your house? The rhythmic chopping of vegetables relaxed Jenn. She had always found food prep to be therapeutic, even if she was only cooking for two. She scanned the tiny granite island … Continue reading Prompt 42-Snow
Prompt 40-Lesson Priority One
What do you think is the most important thing for today’s kids to learn in school? “Spells and incantations are not the only forms magic can take,” lectured the old sorceress at the front of the room of about a dozen students. The youngest among them was only a shade past twelve, but he had … Continue reading Prompt 40-Lesson Priority One
Prompt 39-Twice the Cost
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
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 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 28-Country
Have you ever lived in another country besides your country of birth? Would you want to? “Hey! You leave my brother alone!” Zinnia shouted, sprinting down the hill from their father’s cottage and shaking a fist over her head. The group of similarly-aged children surrounding her twin backed away from him at her cry. Several … Continue reading Prompt 28-Country
Prompt 25-Award
It is the end of your life and you are up on stage being presented with a major award. What award is it, and what have you won it for? “So we’re in agreement then,” Ali said with an air of finality, looking at each member of the secret council in turn. “I am loathe … Continue reading Prompt 25-Award
Prompt 24-Need
What do you need right now? “It’s too much, she’s going to break!” Youko shouted at Yukina across the courtyard. The ice maiden shot a chilling glare at the kitsune that froze him where he stood. Mika gritted her teeth against the pain coursing through her body as she fought to control the flames of … Continue reading Prompt 24-Need
Closet Full of Notebooks 