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Thank you reedsy.com for the prompt!!! Write a story inspired by the ultimate clichéd twist: it was all just a dream. entered the contest for: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts the prompt: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/short-story/write-a-story-inspired-by-the-ultimate-cliched-twi/ Read More
Written based off a prompt I heard on IPR to write a poem about dreams Read More

Tags: dream, sleep, prompt

Kids stumble upon a body and it leads to an unexpected series of events as they try to find out just what is going on. Read More
i was given a prompt involving that date and this character Read More

Tags: funny, prompt, octopi

Reads: 663

Comments: 2

Shelves: 4

The Abandoned House

Another issue of The Jell-O Report. I interview hullalaboo22 in this issue. One-Eyed Jack gives a couple of writing prompts. Our new staff member Crash Test Dummy talks about safeguarding your passwords. We have also included a few jokes. Read More
This is a prompt about someone who can look at someone and get an answer that they asked through their mind. What happens when they ask the question to themselves by looking into a mirror. This was my 3rd story I have ever written. I used characters from my actual… Read More
Written using following prompt: you go for a walk in fresh snow and realize you’re not leaving any foot prints. Read More

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Written using following prompt: “Nothing in the world is permanent, and we’re foolish when we ask anything to last, but surely we’re still more foolish not to take delight in it while we have it.” — W. Somerset Maugham Read More

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Poem / Poetry

July 30, 2021

Reads: 785

Comments: 9

The Booksie Classic House

From a Review Chain Contest prompt. A poem about the magic of the night. Read More
These are the prompts for the Review Chain House Contest. Anyone is welcome to join the house and the contest Read More
My entry for the Review Chain contest. Read More
Short story for a contest - prompt: Two cups of coffee. One's empty, the other's getting cold. Read More

Short Story / Fantasy

February 13, 2020

Reads: 496

Comments: 2

The Booksie Classic House

We used 3 random prompts to create a story. "My cat traded his tail to a witch for 9 more lives" "Soulmates are very rare and can communicate telepathically. The government hunts them down to use as spies" (something to that effect it was a long prompt) "Seafolk: something happens… Read More

Poem / Poetry

January 08, 2020

Reads: 617

Comments: 7

The Booksie Classic House

The prompt was to write something that included the Beatles song titles that are in bold. Cover image: pixabay.com. Read More
This short story is about a woman saying goodbye to her sick daughter in hospital. The prompt that was used for this short story was ‘End Of The Earth’ by MARINA, formerly known as Marina and the Diamonds. Some of the lyrics from the song were used in the short… Read More

Poem / Poetry

August 04, 2019

Tags: poetry, poem, prompt

Another story inspired by Reaper's prompt challenge at the Imaginarium House, this time about intentionally trying to find solitude. Cover image: pixabay.com Read More

Reads: 1738

Comments: 8

Shelves: 1

The The Imaginarium House

Written for a prompt at the Imaginarium House, posted by Reaper. A story of 200 words. Images: hanen-souhail on unsplash. Read More

Featured Review by AdamCarlton

"If there were vampire - butterflies this would morph into full-blown horror. Instead it's an elegy for isolation and loneliness. " Read More

Written for a prompt at the Imaginarium House https://www.booksie.com/house-the-imaginarium-760 Cover Image: elle-storset-1536028-unsplash Read More
A prompt using music, video and/or lyrics, for the House Of Ten Thousand Exotic Rooms. https://www.booksie.com/house-house-of-ten-thousand-exotic-rooms-1620 Read More

Poem / Poetry

March 06, 2019

Reads: 945

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Inspired by the painting The Lady of Shalott by John William Waterhouse. Read More
Come on and join us at the House Of Ten Thousand Exotic Rooms https://www.booksie.com/house-house-of-ten-thousand-exotic-rooms-1620, and take part. All are welcome. Read More
The first in a series of picture prompts from The House Of Ten Thousand Exotic Rooms (https://www.booksie.com/house-house-of-ten-thousand-exotic-rooms-1620). Just come along and join us there, you are guaranteed a read and comment. All are welcome, including brand new members. Read More

Reads: 971

Comments: 6

The The Imaginarium House

The prompt: write a story of 150 words maximum, called 'The Town'. Read More

Reads: 1156

Comments: 8

The The Imaginarium House

Written for a prompt posted at the Imaginarium House by member, Markie Bee. Read More

Reads: 804

Comments: 7

The The Imaginarium House

Written for a prompt at the Imaginarium House. Write a story, maximum of 250 words that includes; 'exercise bike' and 'wax fruit'. Read More

Reads: 1202

Comments: 9

The The Imaginarium House

Written for a prompt at the Imaginarium House posted by member Markie Bee. Read More

Featured Review by Vance Currie

"There can be no sign more inviting than one that says 'don't'. This story didn't end up as I expected. It's hilarious! " Read More

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