Name something you’re never willing to risk or take a risk on and why? “All hands, on deck!” Captain Leo Peaches hollered to his crew. “Prepare to cast off!” He wanted to be away from this frozen hellscape before he could lose any more men to whatever the hell those zealots had summoned. “Leo, stop!” … Continue reading Prompt 369 – Won’t Risk It
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Prompt 367 – Can’t Get Enough
What can you never get enough of? Jasper leans against the railing of the second-floor bar. He laughs at a joke one of his crew makes, but his guard has never been less relaxed. His back is to me, the taut muscles belying his casual demeanor to none but the most stringent observers. Like me. … Continue reading Prompt 367 – Can’t Get Enough
Prompt 354 – Refusal
What unrealistic demands or pressures do you refuse to give in to? “Absolutely not.” “Gabe, please!” Julian’s voice cracked with the plea. “You’re the only one left who can!” Gabriel leered down at the pitiable man groveling at his feet. Julian had been strong, once. A leader worth following. He’d thrown all of that away … Continue reading Prompt 354 – Refusal
2019 Reading List
Hey there! Another night, another post. This one will be a bit different. As writers, we tend to spend a lot of time in our own worlds, but it's necessary to step out of them once in a while and refill the well. I do not read nearly as much or as often as I … Continue reading 2019 Reading List
Prompt 352 – Silver Linings
What keeps you smiling on the worst of days? “How do you do it?” Robyn’s small voice reached through the dark. Kita shifted against the wall, her shackles clanking as she tried to find a more comfortable position. The princess was asleep so the question could only be for her. “How do I do what?” … Continue reading Prompt 352 – Silver Linings
Prompt 335-Sunrise or Sunset
Do you prefer sunrises or sunsets? Kita tread softly through the trees surrounding the bandit camp. The dark, pre-dawn air was still. She usually enjoyed that calmness, but tonight it was different. It felt as though the forest was holding its breath awaiting the coming battle. She ran between the pirate teams scattered around the … Continue reading Prompt 335-Sunrise or Sunset
Prompt 333-Five Years
How have you changed over the last 5 years? The memorial hit Ali unexpectedly. She cursed as she dropped her mug of tea in her lap. “You alright?” Yuki leapt to her aid with a hand towel. She grumbled to herself as she mopped up the wasted liquid. “Yeah, I’m just a klutz.” Yuki frowned … Continue reading Prompt 333-Five Years
Prompt 318-Rainbow
If you had to create a definition for a rainbow, how would you define it and what would you say its meaning or purpose is? In the long, long ago, when the world was still dark and grey, the Mother created seven daughters to gift the planet with color. Beneath her shining smile, they danced … Continue reading Prompt 318-Rainbow
Prompt 305-My TV Life
What TV show, past or present, do you wish your life was like? This is simultaneously too easy and too hard. Easy in that I will obviously pick an animated fantasy series, but difficult in picking which one. A world where the supernatural and fantastic are commonplace. Or maybe a future world where people live … Continue reading Prompt 305-My TV Life
Prompt 285-Worth The Risk
Have you ever taken a huge risk? What was it, and why was it worth it? Captain Leo walked among his crew as they sorted through the spoils of their battle and accounted for their dead and wounded. The rowboats were laden with treasures taken from the bandits’ stores and sent back to The Eternity. … Continue reading Prompt 285-Worth The Risk
Closet Full of Notebooks 