Hubris. #2 Writinggroupchallenge
#2 of writinggroupchallenge short version, closer to 1400 words than the 2000 i had before. this weeks writing challenge is: "it was a trite platitude, but that didn't make it any less accurate."
It was a year ago November, as near as I remember
#14 of writinggroupchallenge with most sincere apologies to mr. tom lehrer, i am posting the intro and part one, to the november writers group challenge. introitus yes, people were still having panic attacks, and yes many were still crying.
The Yard Sale
#5 of writinggroupchallenge tilley, (two-too twillinger) meets an old tigress at a yard sale, do they have that much in common? some things just don't add up. still a 1941 singer featherweight, for 50 small silver, can tilley resist?
Hubris -Long form #2 writinggroupchallenge
#3 of writinggroupchallenge writing group challenge #23, "it was a trite platitude, but that didn't make it any less accurate." my take on a trite platitude: it offends the gods if man creates something that is perfect.
Autumn Authoring Ad-lib Adventure, Day 14
Welcome to day 14 of the Autumn Authoring Ad-lib Adventure! The prompts thus far have been: 1. childish 2. "the anniversary of a disaster" 3. Reunion 4. charismatic 5. nemesis 6. wonder 7. childhood friend 8. abandoned village 9. going out to...
Autumn Authoring Ad-lib Adventure, Day 13
Welcome to day 13 of the Autumn Authoring Ad-lib Adventure! The prompts thus far have been: 1. childish 2. "the anniversary of a disaster" 3. Reunion 4. charismatic 5. nemesis 6. wonder 7. childhood friend 8. abandoned village 9. going out to...
Autumn Authoring Ad-lib Adventure, Day 6
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Autumn Authoring Ad-lib Adventure, Day 25
Welcome to Day 25 of the Autumn Authoring Ad-lib Adventure! The prompts thus far have been: 1. childish 2. "the anniversary of a disaster" 3. Reunion 4. charismatic 5. nemesis 6. wonder 7. childhood friend 8. abandoned village 9. going out to...
Tempergris' Shores [AAAA]
"Sir, I will have to ask you to drink your coffee," said the waitress. It was a quiet afternoon at the mostly empty coffee shop. The sky was overcast, the wind was chilly outside and the few open windows allowed it through. In theory -the owner...
Adrift
There was silence on the road, a heavy presence that made itself known bu the lack of something so common, most would take it for granted. The yellowish packed earth didn't set my mind at ease either; long enough to fade in the horizon, wide enough to...
Finding Closure
This is short. It's a 1000 (ish) word story based on the prompt. This week's prompt was "Waiting for the bus." I originally wanted to write this like an editorial, but opted for something like this instead. Excuse my own emo-ness. I started up a...
Do it for Her
It all started with her smile, a bit shy and awkward, but it shone with so much innocence and wonder that I couldn't help but forgive her. Our meeting was a weird coincidence, her bike had spiraled out of control and I was unlucky enough to be in her...