Book: The ChrysalidsAuthor: John WyndhamGenre: Science Fiction Prompt from the husband. “Knowing makes all the difference… It's the difference between just trying to keep alive, and having something to live for.” I had something to live for. It was her. It had always been her. The truth of it was simple, smooth. As sure as… Continue reading Prompt 23 – The Chrysalids by John Wyndham & Literature Clock
Prompt 22 – How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell
Book: How To Train Your DragonAuthor: Cressida CowellGenre: Middle-grade fantasy Prompt book chosen by Jett. “So…you will walk quietly through the cave and each boy will steal one sleeping dragon.” I closed Hattie’s wide open mouth by pushing up her bottom jaw up with my hand while Mr. Bobchin turned and faced the opening of… Continue reading Prompt 22 – How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell
Prompt 21 – Desert Kill Switch by Mark Bacon
Book: Desert Kill SwitchAuthor: Mark BaconGenre: Mystery/Thriller Prompt chosen by Mark Bacon, as per my request! The long carving knife, covered in blood and cake, lay next to the body. H picked it up and licked it. Held the oozy liquid of blood and sugary buttercream on his tongue in a quiet ecstasy before he… Continue reading Prompt 21 – Desert Kill Switch by Mark Bacon
Prompt 20: Fog by Carl Sandburg (Poem)
Book: Chicago Poems (1916)Author: Carl Sandburg Poem: FogGenre: Poetry Prompt from Chloe Bristol FogBy Carl Sandburg The fog comeson little cat feet. It sits lookingover harbor and cityon silent haunchesand then moves on. Fear The Fear comesat me like Henan’sheavy luck bell1(emptied ofluck)Its robust waistpendulum me panicked it’ssound bow dimpledlip around the clapper& CLANG! Too… Continue reading Prompt 20: Fog by Carl Sandburg (Poem)
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