Name three things you have in your bathroom right now. Kali was strange in many ways, the least of which was her friendship with Gwen. She rarely spoke in school, and when she did her voice held a chill that frightened the other students. Teachers never called on her if it could be helped, and … Continue reading Prompt 249-Bathroom
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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 246-Favorite Spot
Do you have a favorite spot to go out for coffee or dinner? What makes this spot so great? The chattering of the squirrels and the intermittent birdsong surrounded Rowan in warmth. She turned in a slow circle. The trail was nowhere to be found. She was good and lost now. She beamed. The forest … Continue reading Prompt 246-Favorite Spot
Prompt 245-Friendly Qualities
What is more important in a friend: someone who makes you laugh, or someone who is always there for you? Simone stood on the platform staring at her phone long after the rest of the passengers had moved on towards their destinations. Three bars connected her to anyone in her contacts list, but there were … Continue reading Prompt 245-Friendly Qualities
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 236-Snooping
Have you ever snooped in a friend or partner’s home? “Hey, sorry about that.” Micah tucked his phone in his back pocket as he returned to the living room. “Sometimes I swear they wouldn’t know how to function without me.” He sighed with a chuckle. His face fell as he looked at me. “Raine? Everything … Continue reading Prompt 236-Snooping
Prompt 235-Physical Attraction
What is your favorite physical aspect of your partner? If you are single, describe something you like about a crush or your fantasy celebrity date. The tennis ball tagged the corner of the AD box and whistled past the end of my racquet, laughing into the chain fence at the back of the court as … Continue reading Prompt 235-Physical Attraction
Prompt 234-Best Friend
Describe the day you met your best friend, from your friend’s point of view. A pirate ship was anchored off shore and two small boats rowed purposefully toward the island. Kita’s heart pounded in her ears as she watched the water from her perch high in the trees at the edge of the forest. She … Continue reading Prompt 234-Best Friend
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
Closet Full of Notebooks 