In what way do you not fit in with the family you grew up with? “That girl isn’t right.” “She has far too much spirit.” “Poor Jin. Such a troublesome daughter he has.” “Mika must be so ashamed. She puts on such a brave face.” “That hair is offensive.” “She can never hide with that … Continue reading Prompt 196-Misfit
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Prompt 195-Memorable Hairstyle
Recall a memorable haircut or hairstyle you have had, given, or witnessed. Leo scanned the coast warily with his spyglass as the rowboat made its approach to the island. He didn’t like not knowing where he was. Given their recent troubles, he liked less approaching an unknown shore where any manner of enemy might be … Continue reading Prompt 195-Memorable Hairstyle
Prompt 194-Chapters Of Life
Break up your life (up to this point) into three chapters, and give each chapter a title. In an effort to bolster the word count of this post, I’m going to use this as an exercise to chapter some of my character’s lives in addition to my own. I turn 30 this year, so breaking … Continue reading Prompt 194-Chapters Of Life
Prompt 192-Truth
What do you know is true? Jack was alive. Todd scowled at the med bay ceiling. The mixture of human and Mosari machines surrounding his sickbed made a discordant symphony as they worked to heal his many wounds. The doctors had been optimistic that he wouldn’t lose his arm, but it would be weeks yet … Continue reading Prompt 192-Truth
Prompt 191-Motherly Quality
Write about the most important quality any mother should have. Lara panted on her knees in the soft grass of the courtyard. Her arms trembled and she struggled to get back to her feet. The artificial sun of the Dome beat down on the Heroes training yard, feeling hot despite the rigorously regulated atmosphere. She … Continue reading Prompt 191-Motherly Quality
Prompt 187-New Beginnings
What has ended recently in your life, or what new thing has just begun? Hiei and Ali lowered the urn into the hole together. Kurama set an arrangement of flowers around the small, smooth stone marker. Of the small group gathered in the grove, only they had known Sayuri before. The Sayuri who had used … Continue reading Prompt 187-New Beginnings
Prompt 185-Bad Dating Ads
Make up a really awkward description or ad for an online dating site. TheWomanTheLegend: Tricentenarian wolf girl seeking dark and brooding potential mate. Preferably not much taller than me, good with a sword and able to take a punch. Will stay at my side and help me fight the hordes of demons that are after … Continue reading Prompt 185-Bad Dating Ads
Prompt 167-Anger
What has made you angry this week? The viewscreen muted the light of the small yellow star at the center of the planetary system. Veralis’s scowling face reflected back at her, hovering ominously above the blue and green planet where her troubles had begun. The primitive humanoids were irritatingly resilient. She chewed on the nail … Continue reading Prompt 167-Anger
October Special: Slow Motion Moment
The second course I took was the Craft of Setting & Description. Where the Craft of Style focused on word choice for meaning and clarity, the setting course really got to the atmosphere of a scene, the feeling and visual aspects that bring stories to life. It's definitely an aspect I struggle with. I need … Continue reading October Special: Slow Motion Moment
October Special: Cut It Out
The second assignment for the Craft of Style course was a short-short narrative. The goal was to "add movements to still objects," to tell a story with a beginning, a middle, and an end. It wasn't supposed to be longer than 2 pages, 600 words, give or take. The word count was stressed in the … Continue reading October Special: Cut It Out
Closet Full of Notebooks 