Precipice
The light beeping of the monitor was his only reminder that she was still tethered to the land of the living, if precariously posed on its precipice. He sat at…
S/he slipped off-
The term "He slipped off-" resonates with me and has been buzzing around in my head, so I'm going to pass it on to you in the form of a challenge. The statement is descriptive and open ended. It feels like it can be used in almost any story. What/who/where did they slip off? Entries can be any genre, any time period. The only requirement is that you must use the phrase "slipped off" somewhere inside your entry. Multiple entries are encouraged. Multi-ficly stories are welcome, but the story entered will be the vanguard and should be weighted appropriately. Most of all- good luck and have fun! Cheers!
Challengers
5 entriesDark Corners
I ran up the steps of the brownstone and tried the latch. The door was open. I let myself in. The clink of bottle against glass came from the kitchen. I threw…
Dangerous Boundaries
The abrasive warmth of the fireplace drove away some of the night’s chill. Lukas slipped off his gloves, tucked them into his belt and thrust his hands out. He…
Game on babe
She slipped off her green short sleeve shirt, and put it in her rusty team locker. She grabbed a jersey with the name “Jackson” and the number “13” printed in…
The Hole
The presence of the hole didn’t take me by surprise; I had wandered through these woods daily for the past seven years and watched it slowly being carved…