Writing prompt for Jokester is no joke video. He was never the most popular kid in school. He got by with decent grades and a few good friends, but nothing spectacular. Going into his first year of high school, he wanted to accomplish more. Now, he had a pretty good idea of what he neededContinue reading “Jokester”
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Scribble City : Write Now is on YouTube
It’s amazing what taking a few leaps of faith can inspire. Writing is my greatest joy, and I want to share this joy with as many people as I can! The challenge is the same. One prompt word, 500 words or less, and under an hour. But now you can see just how I accomplishContinue reading “Scribble City : Write Now is on YouTube”
Famished
Her world would never be the same. In twelve short hours Her life turned upside down. Another person in such a situation might be shaking with fury, but to her it was a welcomed chance at freedom. Nothing held her back as she packed up her meager belongings and disappeared into the night. She knewContinue reading “Famished”
Burnt
The fire snapped and hissed as the coals burned down to ash on the hearth. The shadows played along the rough stones from the sconces mounted in the corners of the room. For generations this room was a meeting place for everyone old and young. Stories, tragedies, and triumphs coated the walls thicker than theContinue reading “Burnt”
Zenith
The ever rising hum behind the curtain indicated another packed house. Moisture dripped from my fingertips. I was a frightened ten-year-old once more, stepping onto the stage for the first time. I no longer lost my nerve and ran for cover, but the anxiety never went away. The enormity of the situation was very real,Continue reading “Zenith”
Fire
The inner turmoil was all consuming. She stood at the crossroads of her future, and her heart pounded in wild anticipation of what was to come. The past tore her to pieces, but she walked free stronger and ready to start again. The fear burned within her soul, but she pushed it aside, and walkedContinue reading “Fire”
Memories
The dappled shadows danced over the foliage as she walked along the weathered garden path. Beating the coming chill of the approaching night was ever present in her mind. Why had she come back in the first place? This long-forgotten grove held nothing but painful memories. When she’d left, she’d hoped they’d be erased byContinue reading “Memories”
Light
She stepped deftly across the worn, moss-covered stones. The birds sang happily in the trees. It was good to be home. She’d truly missed this place so much. She’d stayed away too long. The quiet clearing opened its ancient, gauzy boughs to her, and she felt the weight of ten years lift from her shoulders.Continue reading “Light”
The Landlady
She keeps a tidy house, and only asks than her tenants do the same. It’s not that Alfred is untidy, but when he goes into the basement, anything can happen. He’s been down there for hours now. That’s never a good thing. Her eyes shift to the bell. She goes into the kitchen to getContinue reading “The Landlady”
The Boss
He’s late again. Jacob Counterfeit III looked at the empty desk of one, Alfred Lackluster, and shook his head. I’m the difficult one. He’d taken Alfred in as a favorite to an old friend, but was his kindness repaid? No. When the boy was here, he was lucky to get anything done. His head isContinue reading “The Boss”
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