Writing Prompt: A Burning Desire

I entered a contest where they gave the first sentence and I had to continue from there. It is to be no longer than 200 words. The bold is the line given and the rest is what I came up with. Enjoy!
 
He smelled something burning.
Ah yes, that sweet smell. It made his mouth water [...]

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Writing Prompt: Appearance II

Write about a person whose reputation rests on the appearance of an inanimate object.
 
What is her problem? It’s my body – and if I want a tongue ring I should get one. She says it’s unsanitary and looks disgusting. Well, that’s why it’s in my mouth, not hers. She always turns everything around on her. [...]

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Writing Prompt: Appearance

Write about a person whose reputation rests on the appearance of an inanimate object.
How could she have done this? After carrying her for nine months in my very own body, raising her right, and teaching her right from wrong- she has the audacity to go out and get a tongue ring.  What will this do [...]

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Writing Prompt: Misspelling

This weeks prompt:
Write a scene in which the dramatic tension revolves around a misspelling: a road sign, the name on a birthday cake, the directions to a doctor’s office, a word in a spelling bee…
This was it. Amber was about to go up and receive her very first trophy. Ever.
Softball was fun but mostly boring. [...]

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QotD: Life-Changing Event

What event changed your life for the better?
Submitted by Kasey.

Daaa and Baby T; Sony Cybershot

 

 
Meeting my husband, J. I met him through his brother. I was home from college for the summer. I worked for Parks and Rec. for the town. His brother was my boss. I remember the day he pulled up to chat [...]

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100 Word Story Challenge

Tommy had bad breath. He didn’t know it. The day he found out was one he would never forget.
He had been enjoying the day with a girl that was his friend. Lisa. Ah, Lisa. She had the most beautiful hair and Tommy swore her eyes sparkled like glitter. They were at the movies when Tommy [...]

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Six Words

I’m told it’s the thing to do. 
 
Summarize your life in a six word memoir, with optional photo illustration. Then tag six others.

Brand New Daddy

“It’s all in the simple things.”
-Me!

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