Molly Quinn stepped through the revolving doors of the WBKB station, a sharp winter wind nipping at her heels. It was her first day as a television journalist and she was determined to make her mark. The newsroom bustled with activity - the clacking of typewriters, the distant chatter of the police scanner, cigarette smoke … Continue reading The Quintessence of Molly Quinn
Something I Made Up
Illumination
Leah's eyes fluttered open as the first rays of dawn peeked through the blinds, splashing streaks of golden light across her bedroom wall. She rose groggily and shuffled to the bathroom, flicking on the light switch. But instead of the overhead bulb flickering to life, it was Leah herself who began to glow, bathing the … Continue reading Illumination
A Teen’s Journey to the Crescendo
Jake's palms were slick with sweat as he gripped the microphone, his heart pounding in his chest like a bass drum. The harsh stage lights bore down on him, nearly blinding as he squinted out at the three celebrity judges seated behind the long table. Beyond them, he could just make out the shadowy audience … Continue reading A Teen’s Journey to the Crescendo
The Sorrow of Samantha Simms
The alarm blared, jolting Samantha Simms awake from another melancholy dream. With a sigh, she slapped the snooze button and pulled the covers back over her head, wishing she could escape back into that bittersweet reverie. But it was 6:30am on another dreary Monday morning, and Fairview High beckoned. Dragging herself out of bed, Samantha … Continue reading The Sorrow of Samantha Simms
The Paradox of Pete Peterson
"Frakking samophlange!" cursed Pete Peterson as his time machine sputtered to a stop. The whirling vortex of the timestream faded, depositing him unceremoniously in the middle of a dirt road. A quick check of his temporal navigation system confirmed his worst fears - he was stuck in the year 1882, smack dab in the Wild … Continue reading The Paradox of Pete Peterson
The Fleeting Flavor of Joy
Little Suzie skipped merrily down the sidewalk, her blonde pigtails bouncing with each sprightly step. The sun shone brightly overhead, bathing the world in a golden glow that seemed to promise endless possibilities. But for Suzie, only one thing mattered at this moment: the pack of bubblegum clutched tightly in her tiny hand. Suzie had … Continue reading The Fleeting Flavor of Joy
The Diverging Path
Sarah stared out the kitchen window, her eyes glazed over as she watched the wind bend the trees in the backyard. Behind her, Robert sat at the table, his coffee growing cold, the newspaper spread out before him untouched. The silence hung heavy between them, the distance that had been growing for years now seeming … Continue reading The Diverging Path
Quirky Dialogue
I came across an interesting writing prompt and thought I'd give it a shot... Write a dialogue between a detective and a quirky witness to a crime. Detective: Good afternoon, I'm Detective Johnson. You witnessed the incident that took place earlier today, correct? Witness: Oh, hello there! Yes, I most certainly did. It was quite … Continue reading Quirky Dialogue
The Enigma Code
The city was a mystery, wrapped in an enigma, and I was the poor sap tasked with unraveling it all. Los Angeles, 1938. The kind of place where dreams came to die, and nightmares thrived in the shadows. My name's Jack Harper, private eye. I'd seen my share of dark alleys and even darker secrets, … Continue reading The Enigma Code
The Chrysalis
Dr. Emily Saunders stepped into the containment chamber, the heavy door hissing shut behind her. Through the reinforced glass, the pulsating cocoon glistened under the sterile white lights. About six feet long, suspended by glistening silk threads, it twitched and undulated as if breathing. Emily shuddered. Three days ago, the mission had been proceeding as … Continue reading The Chrysalis
The Confusing Middle 