The Teddy Bears’ Picnic. (In an offbeat style?)** Teddy Bears’ Picnic The door slammed behind a slightly messy purple bedroom with a picnic attended by teddy bears and other toys on the floor, lying on an old woolly blanket, after Katie suddenly bolted up and out of the room, running on her mother’s orders downstairs to get her lunch. “All
Read moreWrite about a game of Chess which is more than a game, where black and white pieces represent something – two opposing forces, or armies, maybe.** Mind Games Just as I started to feel better about myself and transformation, my anxiety came to the table and wanted to play the game again. This never-ending game of Chess between me: my
Read moreTake one interesting word and write a poem that describes it.** Drought Dehydration can lead to unwanted death. Rainless days lead to restrictions to hand-wash necessities to life. Over long periods of no rain, the crops will droop, and we will have to start sacrificing. Unexpected fires, withered and wounded souls forever. Ground sunburnt, no water to get for help.
Read moreInvent a character then describe her or his bathroom.** Renovation Five years. Five years was how long I was married to a man who was handsome, charming and nice to me at the start of our courtship, only to become a lazy husband because he was making an effort to woo a mistress. Five months. Is how long the affair
Read moreA public phone is ringing in a deserted street. You pick it up…** Junk Drawer Mission My day started on the side of the road in a deserted street with a public phone ringing. The male voice at the other end of the line, who didn’t give his name but I knew who he was anyway, didn’t greet me but
Read moreInvisible friends.** A Friendly Hello I needed fresh air, planning funerals are never easy. I decided to take a walk in the park, something I always liked to do with my mother while she was alive or with me. My mother’s body at least technically died last night, but in the middle of the 21st century it was discovered that
Read morePersuade the Devil you’re bad enough to be allowed into Hell.** Talking My Way In I’m dead. Not only am I dead, I’m standing outside the golden gates to Hell begging to be let in. Why do I want to be let into Hell? Honestly, the alternative is just way too boring. Pearly Gates, fluffy clouds, harp, angels, and my
Read moreWrite a diary of a boring person.** Countdown 06:18 (Damien has 15 hours and 17 minutes left to live) I was supposed to be up at six. I jump out of bed, get dressed, and rush downstairs. There was a time when I hated running and now I can’t live without it. I love the feeling of the cool air
Read moreBye now, Camille, take care of yourself.** Farewell Christmas is definitely in the air. Jingle bells are hanging up around the office, everyone’s looking forward to their holidays, staff members are leaving the company, and the end of year sausage sizzle is on, and really is the only reason why people have stuck around this afternoon. “Bye now, Camille, take
Read moreThings that go bump in the night.** Midnight Deal There were 11 beneficiaries in the will. I wanted to be the only one, but I couldn’t pull off a change of will by myself, so I’d have to cut a deal with another beneficiary. Ed was always my favourite cousin, and I, his. I knew we’d be able to cut
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