When was the last time someone truly listened to you? Raven couldn’t help the dreams. They came whether he wanted them to or not. Sometimes they were pleasant. Dreams of warmth and love, happiness and bright futures. Too often they were not. Despair and pain reigned supreme in those dreams, waking him in a cold … Continue reading Prompt 256-Heard
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Prompt 255-Destiny
What do you think you are destined for in this life? The Oracle was never wrong. The destinies she foretold were often vague and not understood for years, but they always came to light one way or another. For Luka, there was nothing vague about his Keys. She had recoiled upon touching his hands, her … Continue reading Prompt 255-Destiny
Prompt 250-Parrot
If you had a pet parrot, what would you teach it to say? “Hey Leo, there’s something that’s been bugging me since we met.” Kita hung by her knees from the rigging above him, her orange-red hair swaying in the breeze like a fiery pennant. She did love to climb. The Captain grinned. She was … Continue reading Prompt 250-Parrot
Prompt 248-Newfound Knowledge 2
What is something you have learned in the past few days? “Let me get this straight,” Midge said for what felt like the hundredth time. His hair was going to start falling out if he ran his hand through it too many more times. “Super powers are a real thing and the general public is … Continue reading Prompt 248-Newfound Knowledge 2
Prompt 246-Favorite Spot
Do you have a favorite spot to go out for coffee or dinner? What makes this spot so great? The chattering of the squirrels and the intermittent birdsong surrounded Rowan in warmth. She turned in a slow circle. The trail was nowhere to be found. She was good and lost now. She beamed. The forest … Continue reading Prompt 246-Favorite Spot
Prompt 245-Friendly Qualities
What is more important in a friend: someone who makes you laugh, or someone who is always there for you? Simone stood on the platform staring at her phone long after the rest of the passengers had moved on towards their destinations. Three bars connected her to anyone in her contacts list, but there were … Continue reading Prompt 245-Friendly Qualities
Prompt 240-Generation Gap
What do you think the biggest cultural differences are between your generation and your parents’ generation? Todd found Fae on the surface of their headquarters staring up at the night sky. It had changed since he was a kid. New constellations formed and deformed as the Empress’s fleet orbited the planet, not stars shining down … Continue reading Prompt 240-Generation Gap
Prompt 233-Priority
What is a priority for you right now? Muffled voices broke through the fog in Todd’s head as he tried opening his eyes. His head throbbed with pain, almost as if he were upside down. When he managed to crack one eyelid open, he groaned. He was indeed upside down. Shackled at the ankles, he … Continue reading Prompt 233-Priority
Prompt 230-Repeat Mistakes
Is there a mistake you keep making repeatedly in your life? Explain. It starts with a pulling. One day I wake up with an inexplicable and all-consuming wanderlust. What is it I am seeking? How will I know when I’ve found it? I do not know. I just know I must go. At the same … Continue reading Prompt 230-Repeat Mistakes
Prompt 229-Eulogy
What would you like said about you at your funeral? “Are you sure you don’t want to hang around?” Ali laughed. “For my own funeral?” Koenma shrugged. “It is how I convinced Yusuke to take my offer of a second chance at life.” “Yeah but he was just a kid then,” Ali said. “And unaware … Continue reading Prompt 229-Eulogy
Closet Full of Notebooks 