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These are original fictional stories or parts of stories that I either wrote or am in the process of writing.
Whiplash! “E” needs to focus.
Whiplash: An injury to the neck caused by an abrupt jerking motion of the head, either backward or forward; And in the case of writing or speaking, can be caused by a rapid change of topic without prior notice. Whiplash! … Continue reading →
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A pictured story
In my “Writer as Observer” workshop I was asked to choose from a set of pictures and write about what I saw. Here are the pictures I chose: The Adventure of Little One … Continue reading →
Lost in the Woods
Lost in the Woods The wind blows cold through my ragged clothes as I stand there beneath the leafless trees; the bright sun blazing through the branches providing me little warmth. Though the sky overhead is crystal clear, I can … Continue reading →
Hands
Hands Hands – So many lines to follow. It is said that a palm reader can predict your future by searching out the different lines in your hand and where they lead to and where they come from. As you … Continue reading →
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Ode to Winter
Ode to Winter The blustery winds cast a chill upon the air. The outdoor chimes ring as our house shakes with each push and pull. It’s cold outside; Too cold to explore, to be present without some protection We’re stuck … Continue reading →
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Treasure Box – part 2
Treasure Box – Part 2 Finding the park was no problem. I’d been there many times as a child. Where to find the missing shoe was a bigger problem. I looked around for anything unusual. I checked the phone wires … Continue reading →
The Treasure Box
Today’s prompt 1/21/19: You’re a construction worker, and while in the middle of a dig to build a new building, you stumble upon a box with contents in it. There are five very specific items in it, along with a … Continue reading →
I hear you knocking…
This week’s writing prompt is: You’re traveling in a rental car when you hear the thumping of a flat tire. You pull over and discover the thumping is not coming from a flat, after all, but from the trunk. What … Continue reading →
A Night Out
My son got me the Writer’s Digest 2019 calendar for Christmas. It has prompts for each day of the year. Here’s one: Writer’s prompt 1/1/19: “You bolt awake… but you’re not immediately sure what awakened you. You blearily fumble for … Continue reading →
How is everything?
How is Everything? We went out to eat with friends the other day at a local restaurant. As usual, the waitress came up to the table and asked us, “How is everything?” As in most cases, all it takes is … Continue reading →
