Name: JenSetting: PartyObject: A beer bottleEmotion: Curiosity Jen and Rob had been flirting back and forth for a couple weeks now. She didn't think she could call what they had a relationship. At least, not yet. For her, it was just exciting to get attention from a senior on the basketball team. Sure, he wasn't … Continue reading Sarah’s Challenge
Fiction
Revolt
This week, our Sunday Scribblings prompt is Revolt. If you decide to write a post based on this week's prompt, be sure to go back here and share your link so everyone can see how you interpreted things! Here's what I did with it... Frank stood in the middle of the kitchen. He was braced … Continue reading Revolt
For the Love of Books’ Challenge
This week's challenge is a little different. This time, I've been given an opening line: "Rounding the corner, his heart stopped when he saw..." "Rounding the corner, his heart stopped when he saw..." said Jimmy, suddenly silencing his reading voice for added suspense. "Saw what?!" asked Beth. The little girl sat in her father's lap, … Continue reading For the Love of Books’ Challenge
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
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
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
Authoress51’s Challenge
Name: Doofus Setting: School Object: Silly Putty Emotion: Failure "Did you know Silly Putty was an accident?" I asked Jeremy as I opened the red, plastic egg in which the putty was packaged. "That's great, Doofus," said Jeremy, "No one cares." It was 1992 and we were in the 2nd grade. Our teacher thought a … Continue reading Authoress51’s Challenge
Teresa’s Challenge
Name: Lucy Setting: Train Object: Key Emotion: Anxious Lucy Michaels was 11-years-old the first time she rode on a train. Over the years, as she grew older, she would remember a confusing combination of feelings as she was led to her seat, which was right beside the social worker whom she had met only two … Continue reading Teresa’s Challenge
Ashley’s Challenge
Name: Jess Setting: Waterfall in the forest Object: A spoon Emotion: Fear He was having a hard time catching his breath. But that's because he was finding zero opportunities to stop or even slow down. What was supposed to be a simple hiking trip that led into a simple camping trip had become a slightly … Continue reading Ashley’s Challenge
The Confusing Middle 