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
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Prompt 249-Bathroom
Name three things you have in your bathroom right now. Kali was strange in many ways, the least of which was her friendship with Gwen. She rarely spoke in school, and when she did her voice held a chill that frightened the other students. Teachers never called on her if it could be helped, and … Continue reading Prompt 249-Bathroom
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 244-Recycling
Do you recycle? If so, what do you recycle? If not, why not? “Targets spotted,” Anne says softly. She sends the feed from her scanner directly to the visual processor in my cybernetic brain. Three men in tailored suits exit the sedan that has just pulled up to the transfer station. The scanner highlights their … Continue reading Prompt 244-Recycling
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 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 226-Bullied
Were you ever bullied as a child? Tell a story of a time you were bullied, or a time you observed someone being bullied. Liam is smart, handsome, and polite with the teachers. He smiles and the girls swoon. He’s athletic and supportive of his teammates in all the sports he plays during the year. … Continue reading Prompt 226-Bullied
Prompt 224-Discipline
If you had a child who had done something very wrong, such as stealing, how would you punish them? There are three phone calls a parent dreads. “Your child has been arrested.” “Your child has been taken to the hospital.” “Your child has died.” Ryan counted his blessings that of the three possible worst phone … Continue reading Prompt 224-Discipline
Prompt 223-Euthanasia
What are your thoughts about euthanasia? She is too young. They always are, but this one stays with me for some reason. Perhaps it is because she and I are so close in age. I see what life still burns behind her chestnut eyes and I know that I should feel the same fire in … Continue reading Prompt 223-Euthanasia
Prompt 222-Cheated
Have you ever been cheated on? The doorbell rang in three quick successions. Only one person abused Shay’s bell like that, her airy voice calling after the ringing. “Hello! Shay! It’s Lise!” She moved something heavy on porch and made a triumphant “aha” as she revealed the spare key’s hiding place. Shay sighed. Her sister … Continue reading Prompt 222-Cheated
Closet Full of Notebooks 