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 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 327-Lucky
Do you believe in luck and if so, describe a time you were lucky? Mutters from the new recruits on The Eternity about the ninja captive recovering in the Captain’s cabin were quickly stifled by the veterans of the battle against the bandits. They made it very clear that none of them would be alive … Continue reading Prompt 327-Lucky
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
Prompt 261-Stolen
Have you ever had something stolen from you? The battle with the bandits had left Captain Leo Peaches in need of replacements for a sizeable portion of his crew. Luckily for him, the port of Alesana on the northern side of the island turned out to be a sizeable town with plenty of folk lookin’ … Continue reading Prompt 261-Stolen
Prompt 250-Parrot
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
Prompt 234-Best Friend
Describe the day you met your best friend, from your friend’s point of view. A pirate ship was anchored off shore and two small boats rowed purposefully toward the island. Kita’s heart pounded in her ears as she watched the water from her perch high in the trees at the edge of the forest. She … Continue reading Prompt 234-Best Friend
Prompt 201-Who Are You Like?
Are you more like your mother or your father? Or are you more like someone else? “We were lucky to have washed ashore in this atoll,” Leo said, standing with one hand on his hip and the other shielding his eyes as he scanned the lagoon and the horizon for signs of The Eternity. “That … Continue reading Prompt 201-Who Are You Like?
Prompt 195-Memorable Hairstyle
Recall a memorable haircut or hairstyle you have had, given, or witnessed. Leo scanned the coast warily with his spyglass as the rowboat made its approach to the island. He didn’t like not knowing where he was. Given their recent troubles, he liked less approaching an unknown shore where any manner of enemy might be … Continue reading Prompt 195-Memorable Hairstyle
Closet Full of Notebooks 