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A Bear of a Man

            My mother had many siblings. Her brother Joe scared me because he liked to pick me up, turn me upside down and paddle my bottom, long after such things would be done to someone my age. Tears never deterred him and my parents never intervened. One time he threatened to stuff me in my grandparent’s coal-burning stove. I kicked and screamed and cried for help, but not even my beloved…

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In Another Time

            Time travel stories are quite popular. Whole series have been explored, lasting for years.             Most begin on a lark, with the character accidentally falling through a portal. He meets people on the other side. Perhaps marries and has children, a job, and so on. Meanwhile, back in the “real” world, the character has a family and job.             Your task is to write a story…

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Just for the Picking

Ten thousand wishes float into the air Brightly lit rainbow dots drift without care Air-filled hopes slowly rise into the sky Waiting for the moment to multiply Realistic fantasies within reach Specifically crafted for us each Inside, a single dream lurks unfulfilled Waits for perfect heart in which to be spilled Dandified dreams as mystic butterflies Burst in multicolored hues ‘ere our…

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Sense of Chaos

            Picture your worst day. People yelling. Things being dropped or thrown. Pictures being ripped from the walls. Children painting on the walls.             Loud music blaring incessantly. Horns honking. Drills drilling. Noise everywhere, getting louder and louder.             A party springs up, with dancers and karaoke singing. Or maybe a DJ pumping out deep bass tunes.            …

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We've been married for 52 years!

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Last Wish

            Imagine that a friend is dying and has requested that you do something for them, something that will allow them to die without worries or fears. Perhaps it’s something simple, like call a family member. Perhaps it’s more complex, such as find a classmate from years ago.             Your task is to write that story.             Have fun with this one.

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Great Prompt about Being at Camp.

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My friend pf 44 years recently passed away.

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God Walks with Me

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Life Changes

            Events in our lives often trigger change. Or are a result of change.             Deciding to go to college or trade school might open up job opportunities. But what happens when you get the job of your dream and discover that you hate it?             You need an operation, not to save your life, but to improve the quality of your life. You get that knee replaced, expecting to run…

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My best friend passed away. I miss her terribly.

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An Elusive Demon

            Your life has ended, but the townspeople aren’t finished with tormenting you. Ghost hunters prowl the rooms of your house. Priests swing containers of burning incense as they circumnavigate the building.             That’s just the beginning.             Your task is to write a story in which you’ve died and transformed into a ghost or demon. Make yourself a petulance, a haunt…

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Tides

The tides come in, white-top waves Pounding the shore Carrying all forms of debris Some vegetation, some manmade Gulls sweep down, Gobbling anything attractive, While leaving behind empty shells, Gutted. Emotional tides afflict me, At times rendering me incapable of being rational Should I forgive her for the mean things she said, Or carry on, carrying on. Is it time to ask for help…

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Unexpected Gift

            There are general rules about gift-giving.             If an invitation says no gifts, then you don’t appear with a gift in hand.             If it says bring a gift for a shelter pet or a hospitalized child, then you don’t show up with an expensive bottle of wine. Or a fancy crystal platter.             When someone hands you a gift, you thank them even if it’s something you can’t…

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Acknowledging Fears

            I’ve never been afraid of dogs, not even when I was a little kid. Back then I had no concept of the damage a frightened or angry dog could do, which is most likely why I always wanted to pet them.             All that changed as I got older.             A friend had dogs that wanted to jump in my lap and lick my face. I’d push the offending tongues away, only for them to resume…

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Out of Character

            We expect our acquaintances to behave in predictable ways. Tom might be a show-off, except when spiders are involved and Wilma is reserved until she’s drunk.             Our friends are known, including strengths and faults. What happens when they don’t react the ways we’ve come to expect? We tilt our heads to the side, scratch our necks, and wonder what’s possessed…

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            Embarrassment

Entirely my fault, I must admit Mention it not; I’ll never again Because I fear a permanent split Apologize, yes, for where I’ve been Remind myself of how much you cried Reflect upon what I now must do Accept my errors; deny my pride Stay strong in love and faithful to you Speak gently the words you long to hear End all discord; always keep you near Promise to strive to never…