Category Archives: Original Stories

These are original fictional stories or parts of stories that I either wrote or am in the process of writing.

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

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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

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The Note

The writing prompt was: “You’re cleaning out your closet when you see a peculiar note etched into the back of the wall. The Note Did I ever tell you that I hate spring cleaning? I hate going through all the … Continue reading

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Rules: Something to think about

Rules: Something to think about       Do not text while driving.  “It’s only for a minute of inattention.” Speed Limit 30 Miles per Hour  “That’s just recommended, right?” Stop Sign  “You mean completely?” Handicapped parking only   “You’re supposed … Continue reading

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Another Day at the …

  The writing prompt was a picture prompt. These are the pictures I chose:     Another Day at the … It is a typical day for the Hillgo family. After breakfast, everyone goes and does their own thing.  Clara, … Continue reading

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The Vision

The Story Spark for this piece was – Journeys. I took the prompt – Someone goes on a Vision Quest. The Vision He had a vision—more like a dream—in which he saw himself in a magical place. One where beautiful … Continue reading

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The Voice

The writing prompt was – The main character is in a frustrating situation. “I don’t know what to do,” was heard. No one in the group acknowledged saying it, but everyone had heard it.  The voice was quite forlorn. You … Continue reading

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Hope and Dreams

Hope and Dreams   The air up there is much to be desired It’s clear with shades of blue The crispness of the clouds creates images Floating creatures with soft, comfy fur Large oceans of pure mindlessness A face, a … Continue reading

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The Mystery of the Box

The Mystery of the Box What is it to dream if you can’t use that dream to benefit from it? That was the question that Lyla asked herself each day upon awakening. But her dreams were worthless.  She recalled none … Continue reading

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And then there were none

And Then There Were None When he was young, he heard lots of stories about generations past. He was amazed at how extensive their living quarters were in their infancy. There was no lack of food; you could always find … Continue reading

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