It’s #MayhemMonday, and, this week is all about love. The bad kind. The creepy kind. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so be vigilante! If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email.
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Otherworldly Words: Bewitch
Ah, amore! It’s February and our minds turn to St. Valentine’s Day and longing gazes and tokens of love. But what about when love crosses the line? #OtherworldlyWords returns with a look at four words that describe the downside of love and attraction. First up is bewitch. With its origin in Old English, this word…
Writing Prompt: A Little Controversy
Imagine two characters discussing a controversial topic. (Think: abortion, religion, etc.) How does the conversation go if they’re neighbors who act and think alike? (Do they admit things they wouldn’t in mixed company?) How does the conversation change if the exchange happens in a doctor’s office or similar place by chance, but they have differing…
Mayhem Monday: The Kidnapper
It’s #MayhemMonday, and, you need to think quickly! You’re riding your bike when you see someone nab a child into a van. What do you do? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email.
Writing Prompt: Shhh!
Your character is very tired and the normally quiet neighbor is playing really loud music. Does your character go over to ask to turn the music down? What does s/he find if s/he does. If s/he tries to ignore it, how? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future…
Writing Prompt: Downhill All the Way
Your main character is asked to go skiing by a new love interest. S/he doesn’t want to admit s/he’s never been skiing. What does s/he do? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email.
Writing Prompt: The Late-night Knock
Late at night the doorbell rings. Your character looks out the window and sees no one, so goes about getting ready for bed. Just as your character is drifting off to sleep, it rings again. What does your character to? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future…
Writing Prompt: Snow banked
Your character’s car gets stuck in a snowbank on a deserted stretch of road. The weather is bad and getting worse. No help is coming, even with a call to 911. What does your character do to survive? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via…
Writing Prompt: The Gift
What is the one gift your character really wanted for Christmas? What did s/he get instead? What are the consequences? I hope this and all of your holidays are filled with things that matter most. And, in the years that holidays are difficult or heartbreaking, remember that next year is an opportunity to write a…
Writing Prompt: Stop Clock
At midnight Eastern time, and simultaneously around the world at the respective time, all clocks stop. Why? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email.
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