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Category: Writing prompts

When she arrived home …

February 27, 2023 cheryl

Today’s writing prompt and my response. The first day of this week’s challenge. Let’s see how it goes. When she…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: flash fiction, short stories, writing prompts

Girl in dark forest: picture prompt

February 25, 2023 cheryl 2 Comments

Today’s writing prompt and my response. The last day of this week’s challenge. The story starts here. Girl in dark…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: Fantasy, flash fiction, short stories, writing prompts

Mad Gondola Knife

February 24, 2023 cheryl

Today’s writing prompt and my response. Day five of this week’s challenge. The story starts here. Mad Gondola Knife: use…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: cherylswritingprompt, flash fiction, short stories, writing prompts

The little boy’s idea of heaven

February 23, 2023 cheryl

Today’s writing prompt and my response. Day four of this week’s challenge. The story starts here. The little boy’s idea…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: flash fiction, short stories, writing prompts

He hadn’t seen the old man since …

February 22, 2023 cheryl

Today’s writing prompt and my response. Day three of this week’s challenge. The story starts here. He hadn’t seen the…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: Fantasy, flash fiction, short stories, writing prompts

Girl on car bonnet … pic prompt

February 21, 2023 cheryl

Today’s writing prompt and my response. Second day of this week’s challenge, and it’s a picture prompt. The story starts…

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He opened the door …

February 20, 2023 cheryl

Today’s writing prompt and my response. First day of this week’s challenge! He opened the door to find her standing…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: cherylswritingprompt, flash fiction, short stories, writing prompts

Love City Brooch: use these three words

February 18, 2023 cheryl

Today’s writing prompt and my response. Last day of this week’s challenge! The story starts here. Love City Brooch: use…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: cherylswritingprompt, flash fiction, short stories, writing prompts

Hurt Amaze Prick: use these 3 words

February 17, 2023 cheryl

Today’s writing prompt and my response. Day five of six of this week’s challenge! The story starts here. Hurt Amaze…

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Picture prompt: a hole in the sky

February 16, 2023 cheryl

Today’s writing prompt and my response. Day four of this week’s challenge! The story starts here. Picture prompt: a hole…

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