When have you felt like “the new kid?” My new coworkers are all giants. Larger-than-life, living, breathing legends. I’ve never been more scared in my life. And let me tell you, when you learn you have super powers by accidentally creating a writhing shadow creature to shield you from bullies, you damn near wet yourself … Continue reading Prompt 184-New Kid
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Prompt 183-Redo
If you had a “do-over” button, what one event in your life would you like to have a second chance at? The tower had a new skylight. Accidental explosions are not a castle-approved method of renovating, but they do make quick work of ceilings. I coughed the wood and dust from my lungs as I … Continue reading Prompt 183-Redo
Prompt 145-Savings
What was the first thing you ever saved up your money to purchase? A bell tinkled as Elian pushed open the heavy wooden door. It’s cheerful chime sang with the lightness of his heart. Today was the day he would finally bring home his prize. The shelves along the walls on either side were adorned … Continue reading Prompt 145-Savings
Prompt 44-Tattoo
Do you have a tattoo? What is it and why did you get it? If not, would you ever get one? What would the tattoo be, and what would it symbolize to you? “I don’t understand why that old man is making us gather the firewood,” Zinnia muttered as she stalked through the wooded glen. … Continue reading Prompt 44-Tattoo
Prompt 40-Lesson Priority One
What do you think is the most important thing for today’s kids to learn in school? “Spells and incantations are not the only forms magic can take,” lectured the old sorceress at the front of the room of about a dozen students. The youngest among them was only a shade past twelve, but he had … Continue reading Prompt 40-Lesson Priority One
Prompt 37-Complete The Thought 2
Complete this thought: “I wish an alarm would notify me whenever…” The phone rang. She glanced at the caller ID and gave a heavy sigh. She flipped open the phone and answered it. “Hospital or jail?” There was a moment’s hesitation on the other end. “Why do you always assume I’m in trouble?” “So you’re … Continue reading Prompt 37-Complete The Thought 2
Prompt 36-Inspiration
What was the last thing you read, heard, or saw that inspired you? White. Cold. The flakes floated down, buffeted by the wind into swirls that mesmerized. Alice watched the snow twist and dance through the air, never settling to the frozen ground below. She tried to follow the path of an individual fractal as … Continue reading Prompt 36-Inspiration
