Prompts

Creation vs. Science?

Assignment: Draft a short story around a conversation between an adult and a child. Pastor, my Science teacher says that creation isn’t science. Well, Johnny, he’s right. We believe God created everything because the Bible says so. That’s faith, not science. What your teacher probably doesn’t realize is that his denial of creation isn’t science […]

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Up There?

Assignment: Craft a short story from the following prompt: “Jason was no stranger to a crisis situation. He had always lived life on the edge. Until now, his experience and acumen were the basis for his judgment. But this was different. After three months in a chat room, what was Lisa really like?” One result:

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What a Day!

Assignment: Draft a short story from the following prompt: Richard loosened his tie and rested his head on the back of the seat. He opened the car door and heard the surf pound against the sea wall. He could feel the stress drain from his body. What a day this had been. One result: It

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Not My Watch

Assignment: Craft a short story from the following prompt; “Matt glanced at his wrist. It was exactly 3:15, but this was not his watch.” One result: Matt awoke with a start. Something was making a racket topside. Starboard. He thought about getting up to investigate… (Matt glanced at his wrist. It was exactly 3:15.) but

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