Have you ever had doubts about something and went ahead with it anyway, if so how’d it turn out? The woman in the mirror was stunning. The red chiffon dress fell gently over her hips, the cross-over draping at the waist slimmed her, and the sleeveless V-neck bared her chest and shoulders. She was the … Continue reading Prompt 378 – Doubts
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Twitter and the #WritingCommunity
This is a post I've been thinking about writing off and on for the better part of a month, but every time I sit down to write it, I can't make up my mind which direction I want to take it. Each time I've let my mind wander off with it, it's taken a different … Continue reading Twitter and the #WritingCommunity
Prompt 345-Commercialized
Is there anything you feel is too commercialized? “Oh no,” La’vi groaned. S’rai looked up from her holo and glanced around excitedly. “What? What is it?” La’vi gestured with her favorite hand, the topmost left, toward the vendor across the market. “They’ve already started putting up decorations for Universal Awareness Day.” “Oh! Is it almost … Continue reading Prompt 345-Commercialized
Prompt 341-Good Friend
What makes you a good friend? Alaric stared out the port window to the void beyond, but his gaze focused inward. The blackness out there was nothing to the emptiness he felt inside. “Al? You okay?” Matty’s voice sounded softer than usual even with a door between them. He knew she was just trying to … Continue reading Prompt 341-Good Friend
Prompt 258-Obstacle
What is standing in your way right now? “I can’t let you do this.” Sean stands between me and my target. His face pleads with me to stop my charge, to turn around and forget my mission. But I can’t. “Move.” It is not a polite suggestion. I will trample him in my conquest. “You … Continue reading Prompt 258-Obstacle
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 212-Support
Describe a way a friend supported you when you needed it. Lucy replaced the receiver on the base of the phone. The office sounds—clacking keyboards, ringing phones, hushed gossip—were drowned out by her heart beating in her ears. Why couldn’t that phone call have come when she was home? She stood up from her desk … Continue reading Prompt 212-Support
Prompt 132-Digital Relationships
Have you ever made a friend with, or fallen in love with, someone you met online? Once upon a time, the internet was a quieter place with several niche communities. We weren’t connected 24/7 like we are now. In the early days, you had a “family computer” that you had to share with parents and … Continue reading Prompt 132-Digital Relationships
Prompt 87-Caretaker
Describe a time you cared for someone who was sick, or someone cared for you. I’m super tired so it’s gonna be another anecdotal night. This one is an origin story for my marriage. I first met my husband at college back in 2009 through mutual friends. I was a bit of a gamer back … Continue reading Prompt 87-Caretaker
Prompt 41-Road Trip
What is the best road trip or vacation you have ever taken? Who was there? Where did you go? What did you see along the way? I’m not feeling inspirational tonight so this story is going to be entirely anecdotal. Every vacation is special in its own way so it’s hard to qualify them, but … Continue reading Prompt 41-Road Trip
Closet Full of Notebooks 