Heart: Brain come look at this! Brain: Heart, I'm currently occupied. Heart: COME ON! Just look. Brain: What am I supposed to be looking at? Heart: That girl ahead of us in line for coffee. Isn't she pretty? Brain: I guess she has features that are appealing to the senses of sight. Heart: I wonder what she... Continue Reading →
Writing Prompt from r/writingprompts: Countdown to “yes”
Prompt: Write a short story where the first sentence has 20 words, 2nd sentence has 19, 3rd has 18 etc. Story ends with a single word. It was the last day of school and all the children were gathered in the auditorium to celebrate their graduation. Everyone was really excited to stop being kids... Continue Reading →
Weekly Blog January 29th, 2017: Taking the Leap
We've all heard inspirational quotes about "taking a leap" and "risking it for the biscuit" and seen posters of fish jumping from one small bowl to a larger bowl or posters of people jumping from one ledge to another ledge (see above picture of literally Google Image search "taking the leap"). Basically the theme is... Continue Reading →
Writing Prompt #4: Future Diary Entry
Prompt: Write a diary entry, dated 10 years in the future Januuary 2nd, 2027 Dear Margaret. I am writing you from the Sasebo Naval Base in the Southern Part of Japan. We are not too far from South Korea now. I’m sorry I didn’t write you sooner but we’ve been very busy preparing for the... Continue Reading →
Pokemon Adventures #2: Adventure Awaits
“Hey!” I called after her as I ran down Mahalo Trail. She didn’t turn back. Maybe she was too far to hear me. “Hey! Alola! Wait up!!” I took after her one hand on my hat and one hand on my bag. I ran faster than I had ever in my life. I barely noticed... Continue Reading →
A random, un-dead story
I tried to stay upright as I ran through the forest. The frozen ground cracking and crinkling as I ran. I jumped over some fallen branches and had to use my hand to keep me from falling on my face. I managed to stand back up and keep running. I was making a ton of... Continue Reading →
Writing Prompt #3: Favorite Work of Art
Prompt: What is your favorite work of art? What do you love about it? “V-J Day in Times Square,” Miranda read out loud. “I like it,” Jake smiled at her. Thursday night was Miranda and Jake’s weekly date night. While other college students were getting “turnt up” for thirsty Thursday, Jake and Miranda would... Continue Reading →
Pokemon Adventures #1: Welcome to Alola
“Meowth!” I opened my eyes to see Lucky, our meowth, sitting on my chest. “Meowth, get off! I’m tired.” “Meowth!” Meowth continued to sit on my chest. “That long flight tired me out. I don’t have the energy to play.” “ALEXIS! YOU HAVE A VISITOR!” I heard my mom calling from downstairs. “Ugh.” I sat... Continue Reading →
Writing Prompt #2: Standing Up For What Is Right.
Prompt: Have you ever spoken up when you saw something going on that was wrong? Were you scared? What ended up happening? “Stop!” I yelled out. “Rosie!” My father put his hands over my mouth trying to silence me, but it was too late. I had already busted into the council meeting and interrupted... Continue Reading →
Writing Prompt #1: Lazy Day
Prompt: “What is your favorite way to spend a lazy day?” I creaked open the door trying to be as quiet as possible which isn’t an easy task when you live in an old farmhouse. I poked my head inside to see a mostly dark room. I could make out the silhouette of my... Continue Reading →