Category Archives: Writing

Tell Me a Story

Posted on July 28, 2026 by hdh

In 2006, I wrote a song that became the theme song for concerts I performed in. It’s titled “Tell Me a Story” and fits this week’s Story Spark – Music and Story. Here are the lyrics: ——— Tell Me a … Continue reading →

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The Cave

Posted on July 24, 2026 by hdh

The Story Spark was: Beach Party.  The Writing prompts I took were: Write a story where a character finds an unusual item in an underground cave at the beach, and Is there something in your life that reminds you of … Continue reading →

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The Note in the Bottle

Posted on July 17, 2026 by hdh

The Story Spark was ‘In the Sea’. I took the writing prompt: A bottle with a piece of paper in it.  The Note in the Bottle It was a cold, misty morning. There I was walking along the beach, trying … Continue reading →

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Here

Posted on July 11, 2026 by hdh

The Story Spark for this piece was the word – Here. So “here” is what I wrote. We had 20 minutes to write. Here I could have been anywhere I chose. But no, I had to end up here.  Here … Continue reading →

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The Test

Posted on July 7, 2026 by hdh

The story spark was Tests. The writing prompt I took was “Your job/career depends on you passing a test. There is only one question on it.” The Test “Are you there? Testing 1,2,3. Please respond.” “Who’s there?” I asked, waking … Continue reading →

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Don’t Blame It On the Gods

Posted on June 30, 2026 by hdh

The writing prompt was – waiting. This took a little bit of research Don’t Blame It On the Gods What happened to all of the Gods of myth and lore? Did they just die off, from lack of belief and … Continue reading →

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Contrasts

Posted on June 25, 2026 by hdh

The Story Spark was Summer Soundscape. I chose the prompt – Booming fireworks, eclipsing the moon in color. We had 20 minutes to write. Contrasts A flash of colors with sparks of yellow A booming sound that breaks the silence The … Continue reading →

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The Radio

Posted on June 22, 2026 by hdh

This is an edited and revised story that I originally wrote in a 1979 writing workshop. It had no title.  The Radio       Here I am, stuck in my room for something that I didn’t do. I was accused … Continue reading →

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The Test

Posted on June 19, 2026 by hdh

The Story Spark was – Fathers. The writing prompt I chose was – A father and son or daughter sit down for a serious talk. (We had 25 minutes to write) The Test It was time for that talk. You … Continue reading →

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Tales by the Fire

Posted on June 12, 2026 by hdh

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 →

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