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These are original fictional stories or parts of stories that I either wrote or am in the process of writing.
Tales by the Fire
The Story Prompt was Campfire Tales. I chose a different character’s point of view Tales by the Fire Hi. The name’s Scorch. To you humans, I’m known by different names. You, who are entomologists, call me melanophila acuminata. The rest … Continue reading →
A Father’s Gift
The writing prompt was Fathers. We had 20 minutes to write. A Father’s Gift Father’s Day was coming up, and Henry had no idea what to give him. What do you give to a man who has nothing? Henry’s father … Continue reading →
Who Was She?
This week’s Writing prompts were picture prompts. I chose 4 of the 15 pictures offered. Who Was She? It was not the day that I had expected. I planned to go to the county fair, look for anything interesting I … Continue reading →
That’s Just Perfect!
The writing prompt was to write about habits, addictions, and/or quirks. That’s Just Perfect! Martha’s mother, Gwendolyn, had what you would call some quirks. Some might even call them habits (I’m not sure whether you would call them good or … Continue reading →
When You Find Yourself in Times of Trouble
The writing prompts this week were song lyrics from Kris Kristofferson. I took the lyrics: “The scene was a small roadside café/The waitress was sweepin’ the floor…” When You Find Yourself in Times of Trouble It was a roadside cafe. … Continue reading →
The Mystery Adventure
The writing prompt was about words. We were given 8 words to choose from to write our piece: No, Relentless, Oops, Please, Serendipitous, Sorry, Midnight, and Heart. I chose all of them (they are in italics in the story) The … Continue reading →
Rosie In Bloom
The writing prompt was about a woman who was hauling soil in a wheelbarrow. She was hauling a heavy burden. Rosie in Bloom Rosie was a hard worker. Everyone knew that. That is why everyone asked her to do all … Continue reading →
Mother Knows Best
The Story Spark was Mothers. Mother Knows Best “Mom! You promised.” Her reply was quick, “And what was it that I promised? I promise lots of things.” “You know, you promised that I could do it.” “Hmm, that too, I … Continue reading →
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
The writing prompt for this piece was Faces. Some of you might recognise a few. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall There I was at a yard sale, when I saw what looked like a new mirror that I could … Continue reading →
Z – Zoom Mews
My Theme this April is “My Muse Says…” The Story Spark for this story was Meetings. The writing prompt I chose was Zoom . The following is what my “mews” said I should write. Z – Zoom Mews Those … Continue reading →
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