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
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Prompt 10-Trouble
What did you get in trouble for the most when you were a kid? “T minus 25 seconds and counting and ARTEMIS is GO.” The voice from Houston echoed through the capsule. “T minus 20 seconds. T minus 20 seconds and counting. 17 – Guidance Release – 15… 14… 13… 12… 11… 10… 9… 8…” … Continue reading Prompt 10-Trouble
Prompt 9-Self Deception
Name one thing you have lied to yourself about. Why did you do this? “I don’t understand why you just let him go,” Midge grumbled as he tore into a package of dried meat and chewed it vigorously. “He can’t help us,” Lara said, limply stirring her pre-packaged soup with the attached spoon. She wasn’t … Continue reading Prompt 9-Self Deception
Prompt 8-Formula
Come up with a mathematical formula to express something you know/believe. (Example: Long Saturday run + Frappucino = Happiness) It was a simple enough formula. Constant movement + trust no one = survival. Kat had lived by this formula in the five years since society’s collapse and it had served her well. When you’re always … Continue reading Prompt 8-Formula
Prompt 7-Wind Interpreter
You are the wind’s interpreter. What is it saying? Legends say that everything has a voice. If you only stop and listen, you can hear the earth speak to you. I don’t know how true that is, I’ve never heard of earth interpreters, but I know the wind can be understood. I come from a … Continue reading Prompt 7-Wind Interpreter
Prompt 5-Town Name
Give your city (or town or region) a new name that reflects what type of place it is, and explain why you chose that name. L.F. My town is a strange little place. Its proximity to the state capitol means it is a fairly heavily populated area. Its proximity to two other major metros (Boston … Continue reading Prompt 5-Town Name
Prompt 4-Future Diary
Write a diary entry, dated 10 years in the future. January 25th, 2028 Been a while since my last entry. The turn of the year is always a bit hectic with family coming to visit. I’m just so glad we have the space for everyone to come and be together. Building the guest house was … Continue reading Prompt 4-Future Diary
Prompt 3-Art
What is your favorite work of art? What do you love about it? “I don’t think there’s anything left here Lara,” Midge announced. The crumbling walls at the edge of the town didn’t scream invitation to him. “We’re still too close to the Dome. Other scavengers will have picked it clean.” His companion stood in … Continue reading Prompt 3-Art
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
Prompt 1-Lazy Day
What is your favorite way to spend a lazy day? The artificial rain of the Dome pattered against the window of the fourth story apartment. Arms folded across his chest, Shane watched the rivulets of water run down the pane in meandering patterns as he sighed in defeat. Nothing was going to get done today. … Continue reading Prompt 1-Lazy Day
Closet Full of Notebooks 