Alabaster Ray
“Virginia! Get me my walkin’ petunias!” Alabaster Ray grabbed the small bouquet from his sister and set off down the clean side of the street. The other hand…
Wordiness is bliss.
As writers, either professionally or recreationally, we must have a firm and unique grasp of language, as well as a wide vocabulary. For this reason, I propose the following: Go to http://dictionary.reference.com/wordoftheday/archive and choose any word you want from the list. Using this word, create a story. You can use the word and its definition as inspiration, or use it in the story itself, or whatever other creative way you can think of. Make sure to include a link to the word's definition for those of us who don't know that word. Multiple entries are allowed and encouraged. Bonus "points" if you can tie multiple entries together with totally different words.
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“Virginia! Get me my walkin’ petunias!” Alabaster Ray grabbed the small bouquet from his sister and set off down the clean side of the street. In the other…
Interregnum
I became a king when I was twenty-seven. I’d just acquired a castle (admittedly the bankers actually owned it; the treasury was to pay a monthly tribute for…
The Pieces Arranged
A calm breeze carried the warmth of the serotinal sun, creating a pleasant atmosphere by the docks. The first of their number approached the newly instaurated…
All Too Telling Failure of the Pre-Interview Interaction
“Mr. Isaacs will see you now,” the receptionist chirped in her cutest business voice. Rising and wiping sweaty palms down his pant legs, Roger attempted…
Silence will fall
The darkness was closing in, pressing on me from every corner. I could feel a chill running down my spine. I was all alone. “Beware the shadows” a faint…