Day 27 Spark “Come on...come on…” Marcus clenched the rusted blade in his hands as he hacked at the small chunk of flint. It had been three days since the man became lost from his group. It was supposed to be a fun excursion, a day away from the resort. “Shit.” The man grimaced as... Continue Reading →
Novel November 2021 (Prelude)
NOVEL NOVEMBER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! Good morning all, I wanted to take some time out of Writetober 2021 to talk about next months challenge, Novel November. Now, for those that do not know what Novel November is, or maybe you forgot, the event is easy. Write a "novel" in the 30 days of... Continue Reading →
Writetober Day 25 (Splat)
Day 25 Splat Light began to shred and tear at the black fabric that enveloped the world. The sky was a canvas of purples colliding and swirling with pink and orange hues as the sun rose from its slumber. In the distance thunder echoed in protest as dark clouds worked to suffocate the sun's awakening... Continue Reading →
Writetober Day 24 (Extinct)
Day 24 Extinct Two loud bangs emitted from the door. The people inside the house hunkered in their chairs, not wanting to answer the door. Two more loud pounds impacted the door. “Taxes are due!” The dense door couldn’t keep the voice out. Outside, a scrawny man stood hitting his knuckles on the door. Strapped... Continue Reading →
Writetober Day 22 (Open)
Day 22 Open “Close it! Seal the sigil!” Thadeus clenched his holy symbol tight to his chest. The men around him ran frantically as the swirling gusts of black mist coursed through the tomb. “Close it!” Thadeus tried his hardest to yell above the menacing roar of the torrents of air. His knuckles were white... Continue Reading →
Writetober Day 20 (Sprout)
Day 20 Sprout “Why do you put yourself through this?” Elma stared at her husband as he dug into the meticulously crafted soil. “Because I need to.” His focus didn’t turn from the soil he dug holes into. Elma continued to watch him work. It had been nearly a decade since the world stopped bearing... Continue Reading →
Writetober Day 19 (Loop)
Day 19 Loop “Something’s not right.” Darus clutched the dagger in his hand, his eyes scanned the battlefield before him. “Of course something is wrong. Our king has laid siege to the most fortified city in the lands, and you and I are supposed to sneak in and kill their king.” “You forgot we have... Continue Reading →
Writetober Day 18 (Moon)
"Guiding mother, I offer these gifts in your name." The hooded woman presented a bounty of fruits and vegetables. "Guiding mother, I offer these gifts in your name." A hooded man next to the bent over woman presented a collection of bottles. The two sat in silence as the forest around them swayed beneath the... Continue Reading →
Writetober Day 16 (Compass)
Day 16 Compass “We are lost aren’t we.” Michelle’s words were exhausted as she climbed the peak of a small mound of jagged stone. The world around her was filled with towering green trees as far as she could see. “Nope. It’s pointing this way.” Alys pointed her sweat covered arm toward a dense ticket... Continue Reading →
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