It was hotter than Hades in the cramped classroom. The last day of school couldn’t have possibly gone any slower. What exactly was even the point? Finals were taken, and all the grades were being finalized. Being in these un-airconditiomed rooms was just pure torture. He noticed even the resident flies were too hot toContinue reading “Mindlessness”
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Bandage
How do you stop a heart from breaking? That is a question as old as time itself. It may seem simple at first, but life is so complex that the answer isn’t easy at all. I should know. I’ve lived for nearly a millennia, and I still haven’t found the answer. I’ve loved and lostContinue reading “Bandage”
Careening
I came to this place full of hope and possibility, but the veneer soon started to chip and crack as real life set in. Gone were the days where someone could travel to a new place with only a few dollars in their pockets and just the clothes on their back. Real life took much more planning, and unfortunately, IContinue reading “Careening”
Dramatic
When he was a child he’d seen movies and plays his parents thought he was too young to view. They thought he was asleep, but he’d creep quietly down the stairs and watch from the hallway. It was a wonderous sight to behold. The sets were always breathtaking, the actors so polished. He knew fromContinue reading “Dramatic”
Barrage
A cool breeze caressed her face when she stepped out the front door of her house. She felt like she’d been inside for days. Life had been busy, busier than even she could have anticipated. Her mother called late in the week before, asking to come down for a visit. She initially agreed, but sheContinue reading “Barrage”
Jokester
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”
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”
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