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The Note in the Bottle
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 →
Here
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 →
The Test
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
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 →
Contrasts
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 →
The Radio
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 →
The Test
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
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 →
