The Scent of Summer
My throat fought against the spore-clogged air, coughing up as much breath as it sucked down, as I slipped over the window sill. The glass was long gone and…
Context is Everything
We all have a favorite sound or scene... something that brings us great peace. The sound of my older dog when she walks on the kitchen floor, the view from my favorite spot to hike... you know what I"m talking about. But, to write effectively, we've got to draw on the inspiration and power of those sights and sounds in a challenging or different way. Write a ficly where you take one of your favorite sights or sounds but place it in a context that changes everything. In a comment on the challenge page, drop a quick line about your favorite sight/sound so that we have a reference point.
Challengers
3 entriesGames in the Park
Mothers walked along the Autumn paths of the park, their children like kites navigating a tempest. All of them unaware of the possibilities within their lives…
Praying for Contrition
August is a time for “monster gardening”. It’s not just gardening of the, well, garden variety. No, this is a time of monsterously insurmountable tasks. I am…