What is one job you’d never do, no matter how much you were paid? Alaric grinned as he lobbed the little asteroid across the small space. “Worst pickup line you’ve ever used or that was ever used on you.” They were playing a sort of 20 questions, getting-to-know-you game he had picked up in Echelon … Continue reading Prompt 382 – Unwanted Job
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Prompt 378 – Doubts
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
Prompt 372 – Take Your Time
What do you like to take your time with and why? Tick. Tick. Tick. The second hand of the clock drummed a steady beat. In the pregnant silence, everything slowed to meet it. Romy loved this moment the most. Her breath stretched out as she counted the seconds. One. Two. Three. Four. She raised her … Continue reading Prompt 372 – Take Your Time
Prompt 371 – Mile In My Shoes
If someone were to walk a mile in your shoes, what is something they’d quickly learn? I clack my talons together gleefully as the witless woman draws the final rune in the circle. It’s been ages since a human has performed the summoning ritual and I am itching to be free of my cage. They’re … Continue reading Prompt 371 – Mile In My Shoes
Prompt 370 – Weird Experience
What is one of the weirdest things you’ve ever experienced? It was raining. In itself, it wasn’t weird. Rain was a part of life. The skies opened all the time, pouring their pent-up energies back into the earth to nourish and refresh. The sun was shining as the torrent fell. That wasn’t weird either. It … Continue reading Prompt 370 – Weird Experience
Prompt 369 – Won’t Risk It
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
Prompt 367 – Can’t Get Enough
What can you never get enough of? Jasper leans against the railing of the second-floor bar. He laughs at a joke one of his crew makes, but his guard has never been less relaxed. His back is to me, the taut muscles belying his casual demeanor to none but the most stringent observers. Like me. … Continue reading Prompt 367 – Can’t Get Enough
Prompt 365 – Rules
Do you feel rules were made to be broken? “You can’t do that,” Lily said. “Sure I can,” Ava replied. “And I just did.” “But it’s against the rules,” Teddy whined. “Rules, shmules! They don’t know me!” “Ava, you’re being ridiculous.” “Shut up, Simon! You didn’t make the rules!” “Yeah, but someone else did,” he … Continue reading Prompt 365 – Rules
Prompt 364 – Trustworthy
What is your definition of trustworthy? I’m in serious trouble. I hold my breath as a military patrol marches past the alley I ducked into. I do it less for fear of drawing their attention and more to halt the throbbing pain in my abdomen. If I don’t breathe, it doesn’t sting as much. Of … Continue reading Prompt 364 – Trustworthy
Prompt 363 – Virtuous
What is most virtuous about you? Lara carefully opened the door to the study. No one was in the house—she would have sensed them—but that didn’t mean there weren’t traps. She’d learned that lesson long ago, during her first foray as a scavenger. The Wastes were unkind to any who did not respect the dangers … Continue reading Prompt 363 – Virtuous
Closet Full of Notebooks 