Risin' Up
In a broken warehouse, a make-shift ring stood, enclosed by hundreds of eager watchers. Two figures were paired in a shuffling dance in the middle of the…
A Compelling Smile
Any of you who've read my stories have likely seen that I have a bit of a problem writing stuff that ends well for the protagonist. That mostly stems from the fact that I can't often find a compelling _positive_ resolution that isn't sappy. Your challenge? Show me how a compelling story can end on a positive note. Wait. I'm not done yet. Here's the main catch: It can't be about love. That's too easy. Can't be bittersweet, as that mars the happy ending. There ya go! Get cracking, my bunnies!
Challengers
3 entriesIf A Smile Is Your Umbrella, You're Going To Get Wet
Rain, rain, rain. Incessant rain has been beating down on the roof for more than a month now. Truth be known, it’s been making everyone depressed. Gray skies…
Renaissance
Naked, he ran on the beach. Sand flew out as he sprinted over the detritus. The waves ebbed and flowed, and though he sometimes splashed his way through the…