Written for Muse On Monday. David has
asked us to write a story about household
chores. Here’s where the prompt took me.
Tag: Muse On Monday
Love Is A Battlefield
Written for Muse On Monday. David has
asked us to write a story about a first date
in a war zone … whatever our definition of
a war zone is. Here’s where the prompt took me.
Blah….Blah….Blah
Written for Muse On Monday. David has
asked us to write a story where the characters
cannot communicate through language.
Here’s where the prompt took me.
A Civil Matter
I’m recuperating from surgery
and hope to be back tomorrow.
Written for Muse On Monday where David
has asked us to write about someone breaking
into their own house. Here’s my take.
The Last Night
Written for Muse On Monday where David
has asked us to write a story about someone
who is afraid to go to sleep. Here’s my take.
The Ring
Written for Muse On Monday where David
has asked us to write a story where one
character knows another is lying to them.
Here’s where the prompt took me.
For Nina
Written for Muse On Monday where David
has asked us to write a story about being
stuck in traffic. Here’s my response.
The Jury
Written for Muse on Monday where David
has asked us to write a story about giving
someone bad news. Here’s my take.
Continue reading “The Jury” The Smell Of Rain
Written for Muse on Monday where David
asks us to write a story where an animal
is a key character. Here’s my take,
a gift for Colette’s 6th birthday.
The Weight
Written for Muse on Monday where David asks us
to write a story about a blue collar worker.
Here’s where the prompt took me.
The Freezer
Written for Muse on Monday where David
asks us to write a story about a character
inside a confined area. Here’s my take.
When Winter Came With Teeth
Written for Muse on Monday where David
asks us to write a story about cold winter
as the antagonist. Also for FOWC With
Fandango and the word “shivering”.
Here’s where the prompts took me.
Bacon Bean Burrito
Written for Muse on Monday where David
asks us to write a story where the main
character finds something in his food.
Also for FOWC With Fandango where
the prompt word is “clerk”. Here’s
where the prompts took me.
All In The Game
Written for Muse on Monday where David
asks us to write a ‘romantic story with no
dialogue’. Here’s where the prompt took me.
The Compass
Written for Muse on Monday where David
asks us to write a ”David & Goliath” type story,
pitting the underdog against the bully.
Here’s where the prompt took me.
What Happens In Vegas
Re-written for Muse on Monday where David
asks us to write a story that shows the explicit
passage of time by noting the points in time as
our stories unfold. Revised from a story I wrote
in 2024, here’s where the prompt took me.
Fade Into Indigo
Written for Muse on Monday where David
asks us to write a story about a border, either in
space or time. Here’s where the prompt took me.
Through The Wall, Softly
Written for Muse on Monday where David
asks us to write a story about neighbors.
Here’s were the prompt took me.
Continue reading “Through The Wall, Softly” Abandoned
Written for Muse on Monday where David asks us
to write a story about facing a situation, a dilemma
where there isn’t necessarily a right answer.
Here’s were the prompt took me.
Continue reading “Abandoned” In Cecily’s Garden
Written for Muse on Monday where David asks us
to write a story with characters of vastly different
sizes. This is where the prompt took me.
Continue reading “In Cecily’s Garden” Flesh And Blood
Written for Muse on Monday where David asks us
to write a story with a character who is sick.
This is where the prompt took me.
Revelation
Written for Muse on Monday where David asks us
to write a story about our MC having an epiphany
at the beginning. Also written for Fandango’s Story
Starter #217 where the opening sentence is provided.
This is where the prompts and my imagination took me.
Goo Goo G’Joob
Written for Muse On Monday where David asks us
to write a story based on a fairy tale. Also for
Sue & Gerry’s Weekly Prompts – The One Day Prompt.
Originally written in 2018, I couldn’t resist a repeat;
I hope you enjoy my story of Humpty Dumpty.
Hold On Tight
Written for Muse on Monday where David asks us
to write a story from the perspective of a blind person.
Morning Story Time
Originally written in 2021, I have reworked
this story for Muse on Monday where David
asks us to write a story that takes place in
a library. This is where my imagination took me.
The Elephant's Trunk 