Write about the last time you felt guilty. The sea of white flowers stretched across the plain to the edge of the forest. Ali sat among them, vulnerable in the open space, but wholly at ease under the clear blue sky. The trees beckoned her to them, familiar spirits called her to join them, but … Continue reading Prompt 88-Guilt
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Prompt 87-Caretaker
Describe a time you cared for someone who was sick, or someone cared for you. I’m super tired so it’s gonna be another anecdotal night. This one is an origin story for my marriage. I first met my husband at college back in 2009 through mutual friends. I was a bit of a gamer back … Continue reading Prompt 87-Caretaker
Prompt 85-No
Write about a time you said no. “Zealots have ingratiated themselves among the king’s council and inner circle,” Kita explained. She leaned over Leo’s table and stared fiercely at the local map they had been given. “What do they want?” Leo scowled at the map. He was far better at navigating at sea than planning … Continue reading Prompt 85-No
Prompt 84-Head Cold
Describe (in a creative way) how you feel when you have a head cold. “I’b dyink,” Cole moaned from his bed. Harriet rolled her eyes and brought him a cool compress for his feverish head. “You’re not dying, you’re just sick.” He shook his head slowly. “No. My head’s too heaby. I think my brain … Continue reading Prompt 84-Head Cold
Prompt 83-Mom’s Clothes
Think back to your childhood. Write about an article of clothing or an outfit you remember one of your parents (or another influential adult figure) wearing. “Yuri! Yuri, look!” Mika shrieked with excitement. She emerged from the closet wearing a black piece of fabric around her chest, held up by a string around her neck. … Continue reading Prompt 83-Mom’s Clothes
Prompt 82-Ancestors
Have you done any research into your ancestors? What interesting surprises have you discovered? “Takai?” Ryuusei looked up from the book he was reading as he addressed his elder. “Are there others like us?” The old white wolf flicked his ears forward but kept his head on his paws. What do you mean, pup? The … Continue reading Prompt 82-Ancestors
Prompt 79-Tradition
What special traditions or holiday celebrations does your family observe? There comes a time in every child’s life where they will gain the keys to their destiny. In a small village on the far north of the continent, the rite of passage to adulthood is accompanied by a visit to the holy woman, the Oracle. … Continue reading Prompt 79-Tradition
Prompt 78-Mentor
Do you have anyone in your life that has acted as a mentor to you? Have you ever helped someone else out in this way? “The Academy is a safe place,” the young man with the violet eyes explained in a soothing tone. His name was Shane. He was pushing Lara through a bright courtyard … Continue reading Prompt 78-Mentor
Prompt 74-Offspring
How do you strive to be similar to, or different from, your parents? Mika scowled at her reflection in the tranquil pool of the Sanctuary. "I'm nothing like her," she snarled. Yuri nodded sympathetically. This time of the year was tough on all of them, but Mika wanted less and less to do with it. … Continue reading Prompt 74-Offspring
Prompt 73-Value
Write about an item you own that is not worth much money but has great value to you. “No way,” Midge gasped as Lara tossed him a shiny red apple. She had finished hers and stowed the core away. In the Wastes, even an apple core could be valuable. “I hope you were better at … Continue reading Prompt 73-Value
Closet Full of Notebooks 