And down on one knee, will you just look at this man’s posture! Have you ever seen a back so straight?! Just some quick background, our man Jeff here has been dating this lovely lady for a little over four years. He’s done with school. He’s got the job and you know what? He’s ready …
Write a story based on the title of your favorite song.
Mr. Brightside by The Killers James wears a white button down to work everyday. He works in an office. At 19, he swore he wasn’t the type, but ten years later, James sits at his desk staring at the keyboard. Five obituaries have to be sent to his editor before the noon hour. It’s 10:00 …
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Write for ten minutes about what is running through a husband-to-be’s head while his wife-to-be is walking down the aisle to the alter where he stands.
Am I not the luckiest guy in the world? I can’t believe this is even real. That smile. It’s her smile. That’s my girl. God, I love her so damn much. I feel like I can’t even breathe. Everyone is staring at her. She looks breathtaking. Absolutely stunning. I just want to kiss her. I …
A useless love- a connection or affinity that doesn’t fit into the plans of anyone concerned.
I sat by myself in the chapel at my school looking out the window as a duck floated along the pond while the Rabbi read through the prayers of Yom Kippur. I had very little energy having already started my fast the night before, but a voice in the back of my head (my mother’s …
Describe exultation.
Exultation is 30 minute erg workouts on a Saturday morning. It's running 7 miles with snow on the ground. It's rowing in the pouring rain at 6 in the morning with the coxswain screaming at you, all for a race lasting less than 7 minutes. But there is no better way to describe exultation than …
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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Write a scene that begins: “Joe was the last person on Earth I expected to do that.”
Joe was the last person on Earth I expected to do that. He always wore a cross around his neck. He kept up with his weekly chores around the house. He never missed a day of school. He actually enjoyed being an altar boy! Yet, there we all stood in the waiting room of the …
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