Why are families important? What do families provide that we cannot find on our own? Tarathiel stood off to the side of the hospital room, putting distance between himself and the exuberant displays of affection the rest of his team gave their fearless leader. Deidre was joyfully crying at Todd’s head. Cari stood opposite her, … Continue reading Prompt 259-Family
Tag: sci-fi
Prompt 248-Newfound Knowledge 2
What is something you have learned in the past few days? “Let me get this straight,” Midge said for what felt like the hundredth time. His hair was going to start falling out if he ran his hand through it too many more times. “Super powers are a real thing and the general public is … Continue reading Prompt 248-Newfound Knowledge 2
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 233-Priority
What is a priority for you right now? Muffled voices broke through the fog in Todd’s head as he tried opening his eyes. His head throbbed with pain, almost as if he were upside down. When he managed to crack one eyelid open, he groaned. He was indeed upside down. Shackled at the ankles, he … Continue reading Prompt 233-Priority
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 217-Future Event
If you could live to see any event in the future, what would that event be? Warmth. Light. Pain. Fear. I had long forgotten the meaning of these things. All because of a careless wish on a worthless trinket that turned out not to be all that worthless at all. How many years had passed … Continue reading Prompt 217-Future Event
Prompt 214-Pickup Line
What is the best pickup line you know? “You’re not alone you know.” Those were the first words she spoke to him. He was certain they were meant for him, and just as certain she wasn't just talking about the crowd in the bar. “Of course he isn’t,” the saucy brunette on his arm proclaimed … Continue reading Prompt 214-Pickup Line
Prompt 208-Self Pride
Write about a moment when you felt proud of yourself. “Mr. Bennett is healing remarkably fast. Of course, we’ll still keep him for a few days to monitor his status, but he seems to be making an incredible recovery.” The Westgate doctor had been ecstatic when Midge awoke such a short time after surgery. “Shame … Continue reading Prompt 208-Self Pride
Prompt 205-Admirable Trait
What is a personality trait you admire in other people? Faelurion spent the next several days in the medical wing monitoring Todd’s status, waiting for him to awaken. He had opened his eyes once when they brought him in, but he was not really there. He kept muttering that he would “get him back” and … Continue reading Prompt 205-Admirable Trait
Closet Full of Notebooks 