Hey kids... I'm sorry to say that I have no story inspired by this week's prompt. It's not that I can't come up with something. It's just that I don't want to. It's because I'm tired. I barely slept last night. Which means my brain has been firing on fewer cylinders. Or should I say, … Continue reading Wrinkle
Writing Challenges
Mastermixmovies’ Challenge
Name: Dr. Marcus ClydeSetting: DisneylandObject: A time machineEmotion: Euphoria Time. Our perception of it is a tricky thing. Someone who is laughing and sharing stories with old friends for hours may be under the impression that only minutes have passed. However, a person riding out a tornado in a darkened cellar may feel as if … Continue reading Mastermixmovies’ Challenge
Sunday Scribblings #3 – Wrinkle
Welcome to Sunday Scribblings! Each Wednesday I will post a new prompt here at The Confusing Middle. Be as creative as you want with the prompt and post something over on your own blog. Then come back here and click the Mister Linky image and submit a link directly to your post so we can … Continue reading Sunday Scribblings #3 – Wrinkle
Signal
Hey kids, here's my response to this week's Sunday Scribblings prompt, Signal. Stay tuned at the end of this post for a list of other bloggers who participated this week to see how they interpreted the prompt! The harsh, incessant beeping of his alarm clock woke Brandon out of a deep sleep. He rolled over … Continue reading Signal
Paul’s Challenge
Name: WillieSetting: Neighbour's BasementObject: Old RefrigeratorEmotion: Disgust Willie raised his head, just to the point where his eyes were above the windowsill. He was desperate to see what the crazy old man next door was up to. "You know," said Willie's mom, "it would nice of you to go next door and lend Mr. Walker … Continue reading Paul’s Challenge
Sunday Scribblings #2 – Signal
Welcome to Sunday Scribblings! Each Wednesday I will post a new prompt here at The Confusing Middle. Be as creative as you want with the prompt and post something over on your own blog. Then come back here and click the Mister Linky image and submit a link directly to your post so we can … Continue reading Sunday Scribblings #2 – Signal
Beginning
I dropped the ball. This was my first week trying to bring back the legend that was once Sunday Scribblings and I dropped the ball. It was just poor planning on my part. For these prompts, I like to try and write some short piece of fiction. But I didn't plan my posts out this … Continue reading Beginning
Post-Quarantine Weekend
I haven't been keeping track of the days since I began working from home. I haven't seen the point. Because I've found my groove in all of this. I'm digging this hermit lifestyle. Don't act so surprised. I've made it no secret that I'm an introvert. Self-imposed quarantine is kinda my jam. Though, there are … Continue reading Post-Quarantine Weekend
Sunday Scribblings #1 – Beginning
Last week I brought up my own issues with missing the phenomenon that was Sunday Scribblings. I also brought up the possibility of starting up something similar here if anyone was interested. And there were several of you out there who expressed interest in participating. So here we are! Each Wednesday I will post a … Continue reading Sunday Scribblings #1 – Beginning
Gigglingfattie’s Challenge
Name: Hubert Setting: Lakeside boardwalk Object: Yo-yo Emotion: Glee He was walking aimlessly, annoyed at the thought of spending any more time with his dad's new girlfriend or that girlfriend's stupid daughter. At 12, he knew he should not just be walking away in a crowd, but he didn't care. He knew this place like … Continue reading Gigglingfattie’s Challenge
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