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
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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
Struggle Bus Destination: Imposter Syndrome Lane
This was a rough week. I feel like I've been saying that every week since the beginning of the year. And there wasn't anything particularly bad about this week. Work is work. I wound up with a couple hours of overtime, but there wasn't anything overly stressful about it, just timing of things meant I … Continue reading Struggle Bus Destination: Imposter Syndrome Lane
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
Prompt 217-Future Event
If you could live to see any event in the future, what would that event be? Warmth. Light. Pain. Fear. I had long forgotten the meaning of these things. All because of a careless wish on a worthless trinket that turned out not to be all that worthless at all. How many years had passed … Continue reading Prompt 217-Future Event
Prompt 216-Love or Hate
Which is stronger, love or hate? Cal stands before me, radiant in the rays of the setting autumn sun. Bronze and golden leaves all around us cast their hues against his skin. Sweat glistens upon his brow and his collarbone. His breath hovers and vanishes like dust motes in the dying light. Everything about him … Continue reading Prompt 216-Love or Hate
Prompt 215-Facts of Life
What are some of the hard facts about life? Shit happens. It just does. Plans don’t always work out. The only thing you have control over is your own reaction to these things when they go south. For myself, a very poignant case tonight. I had been toying with a couple story ideas, scenes with … Continue reading Prompt 215-Facts of Life
Closet Full of Notebooks 