Highschool Reunion - From An Angry Old Biddy's POV
I’ve always hated reunions. Always will. I picked out a plum-coloured evening gown, trying to live up to my eccentric and over the top reputation. Later in the…
Glass Half...
Well? Is your glass half empty or half full? It'll have to be both to nail this challenge! I task you to write two stories (one a sequel/prequel of the other), about the same event, conversation etc, but one from an optimistic view, and one from a pessimistic view... It can be the view of two different characters, a third person commentary talking about positives and negatives - run with it! I'll be looking for some decent characterisation, a good cohesion between both stories, and of course a good ol' dose of originality and flair! I give thee two weeks... Go!
Challengers
6 entries"It's the End of the World as We Know it--"
Vincent stood on the front steps of his mansion, between the stately white columns that held the porch’s roof above his head. His face was stark white, his…
Ho! The Enemy Is Upon Us!
“Ho! They have broken the front line!” Captain Jim yelled happily “Umm, Sir isn’t that a bad thing?” Whispered Private Dirk clutching his gun a baby would it’s…
SHOVE 1
On a cold winter’s day, in a crowded London street, two men (one a businessman, the other a young university student) walk towards each other, each completely…
Half Full
His grin went from ear to ear as he walked down the hall to his office. He looked around proudly. He could hardly believe that he was here. That he was the…
The Optimist: Honey, We're Pregnant
“Honey, I’m pregnant.” Jess smiled and laid a hand on her still flat belly. “Are... are you sure?” Ethan asked. He slid into the booth beside her and took her…