Category Archives: Original Stories

These are original fictional stories or parts of stories that I either wrote or am in the process of writing.

The Last Stand

The writing prompt I took was a quote by Anne Lamott, “The very first thing I tell my new students on the first day of a workshop is that good writing is about telling the truth.” The Last Stand “You … Continue reading

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Trick or Treat

Today’s writing prompt was – overabundance or too much. Trick or Treat It was early October. Meg and her husband, Wally, better known as Doctor Wally to his dental patients, sat around the breakfast table, having a discussion. “You know,” … Continue reading

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Watch the Time

The writing prompt for this piece was – use a familiar quote or catchphrase. The phrase I used was from a familiar book written by Lewis Carroll. The catchphrase is from the Disney version of that book. Watch the Time … Continue reading

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The Meet Up

The writing prompt for this piece was – Deadlines The Meet Up It was six o’clock at night. We were supposed to meet here at 5:30. Where was she? I knew I was told never to phone her, but what … Continue reading

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The Birthday Present

The writing prompt for this story was – One of your birthday gifts is a magic sweater. The Birthday Present It was my twenty-first birthday, and I finally got to vote. What do you mean, they’ve changed the voting age … Continue reading

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What’s New?

What’s new? So what’s new? New is learning better eating habits. New is that book I started that I must finish New is learning a new language New is to do something new   I asked what’s new. Not what … Continue reading

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The Note

The writing prompt was: “You’re cleaning out your closet when you see a peculiar note etched into the back of the wall. The Note Did I ever tell you that I hate spring cleaning? I hate going through all the … Continue reading

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Rules: Something to think about

Rules: Something to think about       Do not text while driving.  “It’s only for a minute of inattention.” Speed Limit 30 Miles per Hour  “That’s just recommended, right?” Stop Sign  “You mean completely?” Handicapped parking only   “You’re supposed … Continue reading

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Another Day at the …

  The writing prompt was a picture prompt. These are the pictures I chose:     Another Day at the … It is a typical day for the Hillgo family. After breakfast, everyone goes and does their own thing.  Clara, … Continue reading

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The Vision

The Story Spark for this piece was – Journeys. I took the prompt – Someone goes on a Vision Quest. The Vision He had a vision—more like a dream—in which he saw himself in a magical place. One where beautiful … Continue reading

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