Write about a memorable experience you have had staying at a hotel. It took Youko just over two hours to get to the inn with Mika on his back. They were ambushed three more times on their way, but he was able to dispatch all the attackers with his rose whip without having to put … Continue reading Prompt 91-Hotel
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Prompt 88-Guilt
Write about the last time you felt guilty. The sea of white flowers stretched across the plain to the edge of the forest. Ali sat among them, vulnerable in the open space, but wholly at ease under the clear blue sky. The trees beckoned her to them, familiar spirits called her to join them, but … Continue reading Prompt 88-Guilt
Prompt 85-No
Write about a time you said no. “Zealots have ingratiated themselves among the king’s council and inner circle,” Kita explained. She leaned over Leo’s table and stared fiercely at the local map they had been given. “What do they want?” Leo scowled at the map. He was far better at navigating at sea than planning … Continue reading Prompt 85-No
Prompt 83-Mom’s Clothes
Think back to your childhood. Write about an article of clothing or an outfit you remember one of your parents (or another influential adult figure) wearing. “Yuri! Yuri, look!” Mika shrieked with excitement. She emerged from the closet wearing a black piece of fabric around her chest, held up by a string around her neck. … Continue reading Prompt 83-Mom’s Clothes
Prompt 82-Ancestors
Have you done any research into your ancestors? What interesting surprises have you discovered? “Takai?” Ryuusei looked up from the book he was reading as he addressed his elder. “Are there others like us?” The old white wolf flicked his ears forward but kept his head on his paws. What do you mean, pup? The … Continue reading Prompt 82-Ancestors
Prompt 79-Tradition
What special traditions or holiday celebrations does your family observe? There comes a time in every child’s life where they will gain the keys to their destiny. In a small village on the far north of the continent, the rite of passage to adulthood is accompanied by a visit to the holy woman, the Oracle. … Continue reading Prompt 79-Tradition
Prompt 78-Mentor
Do you have anyone in your life that has acted as a mentor to you? Have you ever helped someone else out in this way? “The Academy is a safe place,” the young man with the violet eyes explained in a soothing tone. His name was Shane. He was pushing Lara through a bright courtyard … Continue reading Prompt 78-Mentor
Prompt 74-Offspring
How do you strive to be similar to, or different from, your parents? Mika scowled at her reflection in the tranquil pool of the Sanctuary. "I'm nothing like her," she snarled. Yuri nodded sympathetically. This time of the year was tough on all of them, but Mika wanted less and less to do with it. … Continue reading Prompt 74-Offspring
Prompt 73-Value
Write about an item you own that is not worth much money but has great value to you. “No way,” Midge gasped as Lara tossed him a shiny red apple. She had finished hers and stowed the core away. In the Wastes, even an apple core could be valuable. “I hope you were better at … Continue reading Prompt 73-Value
Prompt 72-Clothes
Describe your favorite article of clothing. The ballroom filled up slowly as guests arrived and made their way to the floor, mingling with friends and acquaintances and rubbing shoulders along the way. Tailored suits dotted the room, accenting, with their dark shades, the vibrant colors of the evening gowns the women wore. Glittering jewels laced … Continue reading Prompt 72-Clothes
Closet Full of Notebooks 