[NOTE: You made us pick one of five prompts. I said that was too easy. I picked all five prompts and built a world around them just for this piece. I call it Black Magic Woman. Thanks for the light exercise. I also recorded myself writing the first draft if you want content. The recording … Read more
This story contains sensitive content (sensitive content warning: violence and sexual coercion) At least the trees had stopped gossiping about him. But the brooks were more than happy to take up the task. They cackled away, gushing over water-polished stones and whispering under fallen logs. Laughing at him. Mocking him. We know why you … Read more
A Door in the Forest by Burgundie Miceli I suppose I wouldn’t have believed me either if I was in his position. I mean, why would you? Believe me that is. You wouldn’t. Not unless you were a 7-year-old. Curiosity and wonder, though, are strong when you’re open to them. And clearly, I’m happy to … Read more
This story contains sensitive content *Hailey’s POV* Warning: this story contains scenes of stalking and mental health issues… Aaron Matthews walked into the coffee shop at 8:00 am on the dot. He wore his plain, white shirt tucked into his jeans and his blue jeans – paired with a belt – accentuated his … Read more
The Professor stared into his closet trying to decide which black sweater he should wear. The V-Neck sweater. No, he thought. Too new. Makes my black pants look even more faded. Maybe the crew neck Alpaca. Warm enough for this time of year. But It sheds too much. No, not that. He moved those two … Read more