What is the best compliment you have ever received? Elraenia danced through the shadows of Riften, giggling as she hefted her spoils in the burlap bag. It may have been foolish to pilfer the coffers at Black-Briar Manor, but Maven had been especially irksome in their earlier meeting that day. The young Bosmer had never … Continue reading Prompt 202-Compliment
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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 196-Misfit
In what way do you not fit in with the family you grew up with? “That girl isn’t right.” “She has far too much spirit.” “Poor Jin. Such a troublesome daughter he has.” “Mika must be so ashamed. She puts on such a brave face.” “That hair is offensive.” “She can never hide with that … Continue reading Prompt 196-Misfit
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
Prompt 192-Truth
What do you know is true? Jack was alive. Todd scowled at the med bay ceiling. The mixture of human and Mosari machines surrounding his sickbed made a discordant symphony as they worked to heal his many wounds. The doctors had been optimistic that he wouldn’t lose his arm, but it would be weeks yet … Continue reading Prompt 192-Truth
Prompt 191-Motherly Quality
Write about the most important quality any mother should have. Lara panted on her knees in the soft grass of the courtyard. Her arms trembled and she struggled to get back to her feet. The artificial sun of the Dome beat down on the Heroes training yard, feeling hot despite the rigorously regulated atmosphere. She … Continue reading Prompt 191-Motherly Quality
Prompt 187-New Beginnings
What has ended recently in your life, or what new thing has just begun? Hiei and Ali lowered the urn into the hole together. Kurama set an arrangement of flowers around the small, smooth stone marker. Of the small group gathered in the grove, only they had known Sayuri before. The Sayuri who had used … Continue reading Prompt 187-New Beginnings
Prompt 186-Useful Tool
What is the most useful tool you own? Pain. From her earliest memories of him, there had been pain. Back then, she hadn’t made the connection to him, but he was there the first time they had lost people, the first time she had truly understood the pain of loss. She had run to his … Continue reading Prompt 186-Useful Tool
Prompt 184-New Kid
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
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
Closet Full of Notebooks 