Prompts
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The Fair-Weather Walrus
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Can You Tell A Story In… 32 words” challenge, citing three words which need to be included as part of the task: Jungle, Risotto and Walrus. Being something of a… Continue reading
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Time for a Crafty Cigarette
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s prompt word of the week. This week’s word is: Crafty… “Comin’ out for a crafty cig?” Dale asked, pausing the game. “Whoa! I was about to land the finisher on that… Continue reading
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Snack Time!
This limerick was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Laughing Along With a Limerick” challenge, citing the word ‘Chew’ is used… Here’s what I came up with: An alien gathered a few Humans of which to chew It gave one… Continue reading
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Chewing the Cud
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Can You Tell A Story In… 60 words” challenge, citing six words which need to be included as part of the story: Cow, Sarong, Grapefruit, Hobby, Wheelbarrow and Alphabet. Enid… Continue reading
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A Bridge Too Far
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s prompt word of the week. This week’s word is: Bridge… When Esther suggested the word ‘Bridge’ for this challenge, naturally, I thought about trolls. That’s a logical step, right? Anyway, it… Continue reading
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The Perfect Date
This little ‘Dear Diary’ moment was written in response to Fandango’s One Word Challenge. Today’s word is: Blurt… Dear Blog, Holy moly, I’ve hit the motherload! I’m currently on a date with the most beautiful girl in the world and… Continue reading
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Open the Door!
This limerick was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Laughing Along With a Limerick” challenge, citing the word ‘First’ is used… My mind went to a bit of literal ‘toilet humour’ for this one: One of those days when I’m… Continue reading
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Lunch… Alfresco!
This short story was written in response to Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt #483. Today’s word is: Alfresco… So… I put my hands up for this one. Had I scrolled down just a little further on Sammi’s post, rather than… Continue reading
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The Mind of a Champion
This short story was written in response to Fandango’s One Word Challenge. Today’s word is: Positive… Some say one of the key elements to being an athlete is to be positive. There’s the endless hours of training, the fastidious attention… Continue reading
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A Stinging Dystopia
This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Can You Tell A Story In… 49 words” challenge, citing five words which need to be included as part of the task: Wasp, Diet, Xylophone, U-Turn and Chivalry. The year… Continue reading
