What, in your opinion, is strength? Todd leaned forward with his hands on his knees, struggling to catch his breath. His shirt was soaked through and his muscles ached. By contrast, Fae was examining her slender fingernails and looking for all the world like she had not just been engaged in simulated combat. The tight … Continue reading Prompt 161-Strength
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Prompt 160-Broken
Write about a time you broke something. The stepstool teetered precariously as Nicholas stretched his arms over his head toward the cupboard. The glassware within chittered as he succeeded in pulling open the white doors, the legs of the stool settling on the linoleum with a firm clack. The maw of the dishwasher gaped with … Continue reading Prompt 160-Broken
Prompt 157-New Skill
Write about the most recent skill you have acquired. Like everyone else in his clan, Remi’s first Changing came suddenly and startlingly. At six years old, he was the youngest whelp since the Prime Elder, who discovered his own beast’s soul at roughly the same age. Remi Changed into a bird, similar to his mother’s … Continue reading Prompt 157-New Skill
Prompt 150-Old Flame
Do you have an ex that you would ever consider dating again? (If not, how bad were they?) Elvior drew on his pipe as he watched the youngsters break down their camp. The sun would not be visible above the trees for a couple hours yet, but the lightening sky put a skip in their … Continue reading Prompt 150-Old Flame
Prompt 149-Lifetime Supply
If you could win a lifetime supply of anything you choose, what would you choose? I stared in awe at the effervescent being hovering over me. Their essence trailed into the silver vase in my hand, my stunned face reflected perfectly in the spot I had been trying to shine for that purpose. “Who dares … Continue reading Prompt 149-Lifetime Supply
Prompt 146-Sleep Troubles
What keeps you from getting a good night’s sleep? Embers crackled at the bottom of the pit, the fire’s dying croak begging for more fuel. Kyr stared at the glow with a distant gaze. The night was deep and his body ached from the hard pace he had set upon fleeing the mountains. His lids … Continue reading Prompt 146-Sleep Troubles
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 136-Embarrassing
Write about one of your most embarrassing moments. Message sent. Riley stared in horror at her phone as she immediately realized her error. -It should be illegal for someone to be that hot. Every one of his aces went straight to my heart. And those thighs? THICC Sent not to her best friend, Colleen, but … Continue reading Prompt 136-Embarrassing
Prompt 135-First Home
Write about your first home: your childhood home or your first apartment or house of your own. "Explain something to me," Leo said. Kita dropped her gaze from the stars, narrowing her eyes querulously. He went on without waiting for a response. "How does a mainland ninja end up all the way out on a … Continue reading Prompt 135-First Home
Prompt 133-Needed
When was the last time you felt needed? In the old days, there were many like me. Before the Advent, before the Discovery, humans created me and my kind to serve. We had purpose, we made their lives easier. They made us in their own image and we lived among them, but we were not … Continue reading Prompt 133-Needed
Closet Full of Notebooks 