I've been writing a disjointed story/treatment for a novel/short story - in the form of responses to the perfect and fantabulous prompt - in the form of a song - hosted by my most crazy musical brother in arms Lance from My Blog Can Beat Up Your Blog. The only rule? Your post must be … Continue reading 100 Word Song – People Have the Power
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100 Word Song – I Think It’s Going To Rain Today
She bolted from the drugstore. Leaning against the closed-door she took big gulps of air. Her eyes filled with tears; she looked up to see the sky streaked with gray. The kindness and warmth Beaufort had shown her was overwhelming. Her thoughts came fast and hard; This explained her emotionally distant parents. Lu was her mother. … Continue reading 100 Word Song – I Think It’s Going To Rain Today
100 Word Song – What’s Going On
His name was Beaufort Jones, his family had owned this drugstore for over 100 years. He knew Lu - he knew Lu for longer than I had known the world. His hand rubbed a cloth over the gleaming counter, tracing large circles that had been marked for a century. Beaufort looked at me out of the corner … Continue reading 100 Word Song – What’s Going On
100 Word Song – Down South
For all of the decrepitation of this crumbled down street; the run down store front, he was impeccable. The perfect southern gentleman, dressed the part, like he was waiting for a full house. "Well now darlin', you're from up north ain't you?" His deep voice was musical, like a baritone sax, the bass so low … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Down South
100 Word Song – Whale
Just as quickly as the light of recognition dawned, it went out. The warmth of his smile remained as he said, "How can I help you little lady?" A good question - how could he help her? Did she imagine that look? CiCi was pretty sure he saw something. Should she take the chance - … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Whale
100 Word Song – Sweethearts
She needed air and answers. Remembering an old drugstore/soda fountain downstairs, she grabbed the keys and tested the creaky stairs. The Louisiana afternoon slammed into her. She breathed the humid air deep into her lungs to acclimate. Two doors down she stepped into a store frozen in time. The bell on the door tinkled; dust … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Sweethearts
100 Word Song – Feeling Good
Head hanging down, soul wracked by the weight of this knowledge. "Who am I?!" She screamed to an empty room. Silent tears poured down CiCi's face as she stared at a picture of this woman; her mother. Skin glowing, laughing eyes, she clearly loved the person behind the camera. This was the missing piece. Lu … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Feeling Good
100 Word Song – Ho Hey
CiCi's world began to spin. This didn't fit. This wasn't what she was told. She began to tear frantically through the photos - one after another, happy family; Mom, Dad, Baby Girl. Mom, Dad, Baby Girl. Folded in half at the end of the album was a letter. Worn, creased, discolored. Lu, I love you. … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Ho Hey
100 Word Song – Lucretia MacEvil
She sat on the floor, sweat dripping down her back. She hadn't even known her aunt Lu existed until the lawyer called about the will. This dingy little apartment looked like it might have been homey. She sunk into a reverie about what life would have been like in the French Quarter 40 years ago, … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Lucretia MacEvil
100 Word Song – Free Energy
Sinking into the sofa, I plead, "Kipliegh, I'm exhausted. Please? I know I promised. Seriously, what is it with you and these starving musicians?" She's primping, not listening. We both know she's already won. "JEN!" She screams, what she thinks that will accomplish, I cannot tell. "Come on! Remember Drake? He'll be there." I remember. … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Free Energy
Jen Kehl 