Category: By the Quill
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My Digital Friend
Though we have never metWe know each otherThrough the endless void we’ve talkedDigital manifestations of feelings sharedWe’ve laughed, we cried, we experienceOur true selves revealedAs only cyberspace can showWe are friendsAnd even if we never meetI feel I know you I wrote this in 2004 for a very dear friend who went by the name…
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Predicting the Future
For this idea, we look to the future and think about what it will be like 25-100 years in the future. Write a post about 5 Things that will no longer exist in the future. If you use this idea, feel free to link back to this post.
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Image Prompt: Dystopian Future
Study the following image and see if sparks an idea for a dystopian short story. If you use this idea, feel free to link back to this post.
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The Gates
Standing watch at the gatesthe night sky cold in its darkening.Too many this time of yearmy soul cries for lost light. In the distance a flame dancesrequiem for those lost.Pity for those foundcold steel rests in my hand. Time is fleeting the night wandersstars gleaming casts no light.Hope is lost among the weepingstanding watch at…
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StorySpark: Mirical Mile
Today’s StorySpark is “Mirical Mile”. Think about that for a bit, then write your story. No other guidelines today. If you use this idea, feel free to link back to this post.
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ImageSpark: Remote Control
When most of us hear the words “remote control” we think of the thing that controls our television sets. But, there are a variety of things that can be remote controlled. Use the image to spark your imagination and write about the use of a remote control. If you use this idea, feel free to…
