She has an awful twitch that takes over her left eye and half her cheek. Her blackish gray hair frizzes up at the bottom and jumps out away from her face. She lost a few teeth from all those years battling an addiction to candy bars. The remnants of this battle still remain on her …
Boxers or briefs? Discuss.
It is difficult to choose between boxers or briefs without given any specific circumstances. At first thought, I chose briefs but after some more thinking, I realized there are times when boxers are more appropriate. If a shirtless man with chiseled abs were to take his pants off, I’d like to see a nice pair …
Write a story that starts with a rumor.
"You had sex with my sister." My stomach drops. My heart pumps into over drive. I can feel the blood drain from my cheeks and a prickly sensation form on the back of my neck. Moisture accumulates on my palms and under my arms. My mouth tightens. I can't speak. I can't defend myself. I …
The moment you knew you were no longer a child
The last time I saw her, she wore an oversized sweatshirt and tight, faded jeans. She sat in the back of the classroom looking painfully bored. She had just come back from yet another stint in rehab. She was gone a week later. She had always been a cool girl, a troublemaker, like a character …
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Write a short story that is set in Argentina in 1932, in which a teacup plays a crucial role.
By staring out across the great lawn, Ana could actually see the haze rising up on this sweltering summer morning. Cicadas drown out the soft melody playing on the outdoor radio. Aside from the staff of her father's estate, Ana is the fist one awake. She sits on the lounge chair under an umbrella wearing …
The greatness of sandwiches
When certain ingredients are placed between two pieces of bread, everything just works out. Life is okay when you're eating a sandwich. I put peanut butter and jelly right along side s'mores at the top of the best combinations list. (Pork roll, egg, and cheese comes in at a close second.) It's a classic that …
What a character wearing something red is thinking
"I'm single now. I'm so single right now. I'm a single, hot, independent woman. God, I miss him. No, stop right there. Out with the girls. Here to meet a cute guy. Okay scanning, scanning...scanning. Maybe I should finish this drink first. This is such a fruity drink. But I love pineapple. Ugh, does this …
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