I watch the shadows change dark to grey and then finally yellow as the sun sets. It’s no use. I don’t want to try any more. I will never fit in. That was proven at dinner. I have no grace and my manners surely don’t match those of my cousins. I know my Aunt is … More Parallel with the Sparrow
It wasn’t every day that Heather woke up feeling completely refreshed. In fact, she couldn’t even remember the last time she had jumped out of bed this excited to start the day. She hoped this feeling of beatitude would last. Even her dreams had been pleasant. Everything looked like it was pointing towards a fresh … More Word of the Day: Beatitude Writing Prompt [6]
In an effort to not appear lily-livered, George lifted the half-dead skunk with his bare hands and held it aloft. The younger girls squealed with horror and backed away while some of the more daring boys came so close as if to touch it. Things were going better than George had planned, until one stupid … More Word of the Day: Lily-livered Writing Prompt [5]
“You wouldn’t dare” She said. She cast a glance around, looking for something to steady her shaking hands. She couldn’t believe this was happening, especially now. What would she do if Isaac told people the rumors were true? “I will delate you in front of all your ‘so called friends’ tomorrow night if you do … More Word of the Day: Delate Writing Prompt [4]
Samuel was used to being in charge. He had come to expect that people didn’t question his authority. He was right. He was always right. After all, who had guided them all these years? Who had fought for their rights? Who had been entrusted with their overall well-being and purpose? Samuel knew he had done a … More Word of the Day: Acephalous Writing Prompt [3]
“Come on,” He said. “Please? You know we can’t do this without you.” But Rachel, ever the recusant minion, merely shook her head and continued scribbling in her Precious Moments notebook she carried around incessantly. “Michael, we can perform without her, we don’t need a bunny for a magic show, that would be, uh, well, … More Word of the Day: Recusant Writing Prompt [2]
I love words. When I graduated from high school I received an unabridged dictionary as a gift and I was absolutely ecstatic. (Yeah, I know I’m a nerd, okay?) Anyway, I have the mobile app for Dictionary.com and I love how they send me the Word of the Day and I wanted to find some … More Word of the Day: Pharisaic Writing Prompt [1]
Laura Raquel 