Gabriel stared at his two youngest. "What the hell has gotten into the both of you?" he snapped. "You're both being nastier with each other...more than you normally are." Jeremy glared at his food. "It's nothing." "Jeremiah..." "Rachel has a date with a monster of a dude tomorrow!" he blurted. Everyone froze. "What?" Gabriel looked … Continue reading An argument at Sunday dinner
Rachel’s brothers
Think of the most frightening experience anyone has ever related to you–a carjacking, a dogfight, a robbery–and imagine what it must have been like to be personally involved. Start with the experience in real time.
"Jeremiah, hi. Remember us?" Ethan and his brothers stepped in front of the car. Jeremy and the woman he was with froze. "Montague says that your time's up." The woman stared at the men, hazel eyes wide with fear. Her skin was the same dark honey shade as Jeremy's, her curly purple and black hair … Continue reading Think of the most frightening experience anyone has ever related to you–a carjacking, a dogfight, a robbery–and imagine what it must have been like to be personally involved. Start with the experience in real time.
Death is like this…
Alyssa pulled on Ethan's shirt. He looked down to see her and her brother both hugging their stuffed animals to their chests. "Daddy?" "Yes, baby?" He sat on the couch so they could sit on either side of him. "What's up?" "Why is Mommy crying in the bathroom?" she asked, her tiny voice barely audible. … Continue reading Death is like this…
Going at it alone
Elijah shuffled his feet on the floor of the car nervously. "Sis, I really don't wanna do this," he whispered. Chel patted his hand as she parked the car. "It's gonna be fine." She got out and made her way around the vehicle to open the door and tug her brother out. "It's not half … Continue reading Going at it alone
You’re confined to your bed for three months due to a serious illness. What do you miss, and what’s the first thing you’ll do once they let you outside?
There was a light knock on the door. Sebby slowly turned his head. "Come in." His voice was soft. Justin walked in, holding the hand of Chel, who was partially hiding behind him, arms wrapped around his leg. Sebby grinned at his boyfriend. "Hey, Sebby," Justin murmured, closing the door. "Hey, Justin." Sebby turned his … Continue reading You’re confined to your bed for three months due to a serious illness. What do you miss, and what’s the first thing you’ll do once they let you outside?
Describe a trip to an amusement park, focusing on the colors, sounds, smells, and tastes of the day.
Gabriel grumbled as he pulled the van into a parking space. His wallet was already feeling the burn from having to pay 10 bucks for parking. Esmeralda smacked his arm gently and gave him a pointed look. "Stop whining," she scolded. "It'll be fun." "I hate amusement parks," Gabe growled, turning the motor off. "Too … Continue reading Describe a trip to an amusement park, focusing on the colors, sounds, smells, and tastes of the day.
You are stuck on the highway in the world’s worst traffic jam for at least two days. What happens?
Elijah leaned his head against the wall of the van while Sebastian pounded his head against the back of the passenger's seat. Chel was draped over Chester's lap toward the back of the van, her head on his shoulder. "This is ridiculous," Elijah complained. "what the fuck are we supposed to do until the traffic … Continue reading You are stuck on the highway in the world’s worst traffic jam for at least two days. What happens?
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