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These are original fictional stories or parts of stories that I either wrote or am in the process of writing.
I remember…
The writing prompt for this piece was “I remember…” I Remember… I remember the day that it happened so long ago. We were at the seashore, looking out at the turbulent waves rushing towards us on the shore. As they … Continue reading →
The List
The writing prompt for this week is – Lists of things you don’t want either to give or get. I brought in an old friend of mine for that. The List I ran into my friend Ronald the other day. … Continue reading →
The Inheritance
The writing prompt for this piece was a set of words to choose from to start our writing. I chose all of the words to include in this piece. The words were: And, Maybe, Time, Wait, Before, Now, and Thanksgiving. … Continue reading →
It Happened on the Overnight Express
The prompt for this piece was “A ride on a train.” It Happened on the Overnight Express It was to be a long train ride. Jeremy had never been on a long train ride before. The longest ride he’d been … Continue reading →
The Last Stand
The writing prompt I took was a quote by Anne Lamott, “The very first thing I tell my new students on the first day of a workshop is that good writing is about telling the truth.” The Last Stand “You … Continue reading →
Trick or Treat
Today’s writing prompt was – overabundance or too much. Trick or Treat It was early October. Meg and her husband, Wally, better known as Doctor Wally to his dental patients, sat around the breakfast table, having a discussion. “You know,” … Continue reading →
Watch the Time
The writing prompt for this piece was – use a familiar quote or catchphrase. The phrase I used was from a familiar book written by Lewis Carroll. The catchphrase is from the Disney version of that book. Watch the Time … Continue reading →
The Meet Up
The writing prompt for this piece was – Deadlines The Meet Up It was six o’clock at night. We were supposed to meet here at 5:30. Where was she? I knew I was told never to phone her, but what … Continue reading →
The Birthday Present
The writing prompt for this story was – One of your birthday gifts is a magic sweater. The Birthday Present It was my twenty-first birthday, and I finally got to vote. What do you mean, they’ve changed the voting age … Continue reading →
What’s New?
What’s new? So what’s new? New is learning better eating habits. New is that book I started that I must finish New is learning a new language New is to do something new I asked what’s new. Not what … Continue reading →
