Reluctantly, Astrid sat back down. “Fine,” Marcus murmured, sitting down as well. When the door closed behind her, Astrid released a long, audible breath. “Does this mean we can be bought?” she asked. “No. It means we deserve to be compensated for this insanity.” “Insanity is correct. This is, by far, the most absurd thing I’ve …
Adagio, Part 2.
In walked an eclectically dressed woman—she wore an orange and black polka dot pantsuit with a pair of white Adidas and glasses with frames that matched her suit—bearing a binder and a bright smile. “Sorry to keep you waiting for so long, friends,” she said. “I’m Grace Carlisle.” She shook their hands enthusiastically before taking …
Adagio, Part 1.
Hey, y'all. Happy April. I come to you with short fiction. Yes, quite happy to report that I've been writing a lot lately (if you follow me on Le Gram, you'll see quite a bit of poetry. Here, we deal expressly in fiction). This story was actually inspired by a writing prompt one of my …
Short Story Prompt – 7/18/14
I actually wrote this short a few months ago. I didn't care for it that much, but it's an offering nonetheless. **************************************************************************** Short story prompt - A broken wristwatch, peppermints, and a hug that goes too far Peppermints and Metal She rifled around her handbag for peppermints, having suddenly tasted an acerbic combination of …
Short Story Prompt – 04/21/14
Short Story Prompt: Write a story incorporating the first day of school, a love note, and a recipe with a significant mistake. Thanks, Laur! The Firefighter The morning was stressful. The kids were all starting their respective first days of school, which meant varying degrees of mania. Alexandra was a brand new 7th …
Short Story Prompt – 03/24/14
Your character's boss invites her and her husband to dinner. Your character wants to make a good impression, but her husband has a tendency to drink too much and say exactly what's on his mind... Clarity “She’s in love with you, you know.” She sharply turns toward you, her eyes wide, the skin at the …
Short Story Prompt – 01/06/14
Title: My Problem Finish these sentences: "I have a little bit of a problem. I like to __________. It all started when I was __________, when __________." I have a little bit of a problem. I like to follow people. Stalk them, to be specific. It all started when I was 10 years old, when …
Short Story Prompt – 12/30/13
Short Story Prompt - Make a list of five things that you're afraid of happening to you. Then write a story in which one of them happens to the character... Thanks, Ms. L! (I cheated a little with this one, though. You'll see...) The List In the past, she had therapists who couldn’t abide by her …
Short Story Prompt #2 – 12/25/13
Short Story Prompt - Fashion a story using these five things: 1. A rotten gala apple 2. A pair of lime green sneakers 3. A missed appointment 4. A pig 5. A goodbye hug Lime Green and Time Machines “What time is it?” she asked, out of breath, as she came bounding into the bedroom. …
Short Story Prompt – 12/16/13
Short Story Prompt: Write about a a person whose family member is suffering from amnesia and tries to get that person to remember them.One year after the search parties had disassembled and the leads had run cold, she decided that it was time to restart her life. She moved back into their bedroom from the guest …
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