PROMPT: Write a story in 60 words or less!

[Reggie]

Hello all,

I am now a Writing Prompt Monitor, and I my first prompt is for all of you to write a short story in 50 words or less. This is the new thing now due to podcasts, so I thought it would be a great idea for Echoes...Have Fun [/color]

[Reggie]

Here is my contribution:


FAITHFUL

Betrayal of life’s circumstances caused him to lose his sanity. He has become like his father. He, too, can take a life without thought. Blood was caked on his hands and a long shiny knife was on the ground beside her lifeless body. As he was being hand-cuffed, he whispered to the police officer, “she should been faithful.”


©2010 Reggie

[Lisa Arnold]

Hey Reg

I wasn't expecting you to post a prompt so quickly

I like yours

You are right, many publishers are looking for really short pieces these days for podcasts. They want them to read in a minute or less. Good idea

I will post mine soon.

[Reggie]

many thanks Lisa, it just popped in my head. I look forward to yours

[Lisa Arnold]

OK, here is mine:


COLD WINTER’S NIGHT


Cold breath escaped her freezing body. It was a bitter cold winter’s night. Scattered footprints in snow left a trail. She carried her belongings in a tattered duffle bag and searched for a place for her and her son to sleep. Under a bridge, she found a pile of dirty trash bags which would become her son’s bed for tonight.


©2010 Lisa Arnold
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[Betty]

great prompt Reg!

I love both stories Reg and Lisa!

you both did excellent jobs!

I hope to post one too...

thanks for breathing life into Prompt/Challenge section and keep up the great work Reg!

[Betty]

This is what I came up with, took me 10 minutes to write it:


FARE


Echoes in the distance captured the night. As David held open the cab door, Veronica felt all that was left between them was deafening silence. She prayed she had heard him wrong when he asked for a second chance. She would not answer him not until, at least, he paid the fare.


©Betty

[rico]

Hello Reg...you came up with a great prompt idea

all three of these are fantastic stories...great job Reggie, Lisa and Betty

[Tamika]

great story Reg you better not be thinking of me

Lisa, I love yours...great detail and poignant write..says so much in so few words

Betty, you are too funny Love the ending...great write

[Lisa Arnold]

;D Betty, Tamika and Rico


Here is another one I love this prompt


PLACE TO BELONG


Down a rain soaked avenue, he slowly walked. He wanted to talk to someone, anyone. If only one person would acknowledge that he was alive, he would feel worthy of living his life. Lights coming from a small corner café caught his eye. He crossed the street and went inside. A pretty brunette looked up from her laptop and smiled.


©Lisa Arnold

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[Tamika]

wow, Lisa another great one ;D

you write these well, my friend

[Lisa Arnold]

dear Tamika

[Reggie]

thanks about my story Betty, Rico and Tamika

no, Tami, that isn't you or me in the story...it's just pure fiction, my love

Lisa, what can I say, you have put down two gems...great job

Betty, I love yours too ;D

thanks everyone, I am glad you all liked the prompt idea I hope to come up with another good one soon

[Lisa Arnold]

thanks again Reg

Betty, I forgot to say how much I love your story, great write

see you all later, I am off to bed

[Bob]

great stories Reggie, Lisa and Betty

I like this short, short form ;D