Is there a mistake you keep making repeatedly in your life? Explain. It starts with a pulling. One day I wake up with an inexplicable and all-consuming wanderlust. What is it I am seeking? How will I know when I’ve found it? I do not know. I just know I must go. At the same … Continue reading Prompt 230-Repeat Mistakes
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Prompt 228-Patience
What requires your patience today? Surrender to me, child. Give up this foolish struggle. Izanami sounded as bored as she always did, but today she betrayed a small measure of irritation. Mika strained to contain the intense power flowing through her, but that slight change in the demon’s demeanor emboldened her. She laughed through gritted … Continue reading Prompt 228-Patience
Prompt 226-Bullied
Were you ever bullied as a child? Tell a story of a time you were bullied, or a time you observed someone being bullied. Liam is smart, handsome, and polite with the teachers. He smiles and the girls swoon. He’s athletic and supportive of his teammates in all the sports he plays during the year. … Continue reading Prompt 226-Bullied
Prompt 224-Discipline
If you had a child who had done something very wrong, such as stealing, how would you punish them? There are three phone calls a parent dreads. “Your child has been arrested.” “Your child has been taken to the hospital.” “Your child has died.” Ryan counted his blessings that of the three possible worst phone … Continue reading Prompt 224-Discipline
Prompt 223-Euthanasia
What are your thoughts about euthanasia? She is too young. They always are, but this one stays with me for some reason. Perhaps it is because she and I are so close in age. I see what life still burns behind her chestnut eyes and I know that I should feel the same fire in … Continue reading Prompt 223-Euthanasia
Prompt 222-Cheated
Have you ever been cheated on? The doorbell rang in three quick successions. Only one person abused Shay’s bell like that, her airy voice calling after the ringing. “Hello! Shay! It’s Lise!” She moved something heavy on porch and made a triumphant “aha” as she revealed the spare key’s hiding place. Shay sighed. Her sister … Continue reading Prompt 222-Cheated
Prompt 221-Best Leader
Who has been the best leader of your country, past or present (e.g., president, royalty, prime minister, etc.)? Few people in this world have ever loomed half as large as my late grandmother, the Last Empress of Esmil. Sylmare Zibella had been a fair ruler, widely respected for her sense of judgement and overwhelming patience. … Continue reading Prompt 221-Best Leader
Prompt 220-Dating Requirements
What do you look for when deciding whether or not to date someone? “That’s quite a stack you’ve got there,” Cammie said as she handed Gray a steaming mug of coffee. He grasped the handle gingerly so as not to scald himself on the hot ceramic and smiled at the creamy color. She remembered the … Continue reading Prompt 220-Dating Requirements
Prompt 219-Afterlife
What do you believe happens after we die? “Where am I?” the woman on the other side of the desk peered around at my immaculate office. She stared in wonder at the perfectly symmetric walls and high ceiling, at the orderly stack of pamphlets perfectly arranged on my desk, and the framed Reaper Honor Graduate … Continue reading Prompt 219-Afterlife
Prompt 218-Religion
Does religion play an important role in your life? Why or why not? They say there is a holy place where you can meet the gods if your belief is strong enough. They say your prayers will definitely be heard and answered if your body is pure enough. They fail to mention what you might … Continue reading Prompt 218-Religion
Closet Full of Notebooks 