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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Sabra
Her feet pounded on the dry cracked earth. Dust rose like smoke clouds behind her as she ran across the barren expanse of land: A courtyard surrounded by housing for the Military Officers. There were no children playing out in the open; at any moment there could be shells, or gun shots. She got home … Continue reading Sabra
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
Oh, Coco No
It's not okay. We always say, "We will never forget." But will we forget if it means we still get to wear our favorite perfume or carry our ultra-hip handbag? Will we forget because we love to see the celebrity A-listers in Chanel Couture; because Anne Hathaway looks amazing in her Chanel Gown? And Anne would … Continue reading Oh, Coco No
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
The Veiled Forest
He dug himself a hole in the ground, he knew it was a long shot. The sky was darkening quickly and soon everything would change. If what Verin said was true, things were about to get very interesting. Since his father had tossed him out as a child, he had apprenticed to be a huntsman. … Continue reading The Veiled Forest
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