Yes, it's been a while. Christmas trauma, this COVID thing, landlord renos, yada yada. Whatever. Here's a prompt a friend passed on, via an Instagram site , although the original seems to be via Reddit. It's 3 AM. An official phone alert wakes you up. It says "DO NOT LOOK... Read more →
Flash Fiction
Holidays are approaching, and the days are getting shorter, the weather colder. At least here, in Canada. It's a time of year to stress our character, and our relationship with others. For better or worse. Write a story examining a character, and the way they manage their stress. Use this... Read more →
You're sitting in an old school tavern, not your usual hang-out, but an interesting place. Some people may not be who/what they seem to be. Of course. Give us a story, your choice of genre. Oh, and you need to incorporate a random object. Throw the dice, pick your object... Read more →
I need a newer and more complicated prescription for my glasses, so have made several visits to the optometrist already. In the future, we may never need to wear corrective lenses, but in the meantime, the prompt is to use glasses in a story. Special glasses, whether through science or... Read more →
This week, with Halloween approaching, I'd like you to write about the holiday. Not from the point of view of kids, teenagers, or even suburbanites. Try some pensioners - in a home, on a beach, lost in space - your choice. 1000 words max, due next Friday, November 1st, the... Read more →
I'd like you to base this week's story on this picture (click on it for a bigger version). It's a beautiful fall afternoon, and you're exploring the woods behind your new country home. You wonder if the stories are true. You're only out for the day, but you have a... Read more →
This week's prompt is taken from the Furious Fiction challenge site. It was their October prompt, set last weekend, to be done in 55 hours. I was in the midst of doing another challenge, for NYC Midnight, so skipped it. But , I did like it, so thought I'd re-use... Read more →
This weeks prompt is from an NYC Midnight micro-fiction challenge - 250 words in 24 hours, starting Friday midnight. We will be givn a genre, an action, and a word. I got Fairy Tale and/or Fantasy, Falling down stairs, silence. Due Midnight Saturday. Jump in, or do a longer one,... Read more →
Over the last week or so, we've seen a huge surge of interest in climate change. With the focus of it being something that is happening now, that is being accelerated by mankind, and is serious enough to be seen as an emergency. This focus has been spurred by the... Read more →
This week lets start with a bit of dialogue. Go to this site, then click the button to generate a random first line. Carry on for up to 1000 words. Due noonish, Friday, September 27th. Image from here. Read more →