If I looked into your fridge right now, what would I find? Midge glared at the bare shelves in his fridge. Three days until his normal weekly shopping day and he had already consumed everything in his cupboards. His stomach growled. It wasn’t satisfied. He pressed the back of his hand to his forehead like … Continue reading Prompt 22-Fridge
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Prompt 21-Siblings
If you had been able to choose, would you rather have been an only child or part of a very large family? Lara stood at the back of the auditorium as the line of teenagers progressed across the stage. She understood why it was important to Midge to see his sister graduate and be given … Continue reading Prompt 21-Siblings
Prompt 18-Three Goals
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
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 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 2-Speak Up
Have you ever spoken up when you saw something going on that was wrong? Were you scared? What ended up happening? Hushed whispers, the scratching of pencils, and the turning of pages floated through the library. A diminutive young woman sat with legs folded under her as she pored over a notebook, chewing the end … Continue reading Prompt 2-Speak Up
Closet Full of Notebooks 