Spark Prompts 30 – Cards

Magic is thrilling, at times breathtaking, yet it is not always through elaborate stunts and theatrical performances. Sometimes the greatest tricks can come from a simple deck of cards. Here’s my response to this week’s prompt: The magician fanned the deck out in front of Petra, the cards shining against the bright light. It was [...]

Spark Prompts 29 – Pie

Are things ever as easy as pie? Some characters like to think so. Here's my response: "Come on, it will be as easy as pie," she said with a wink. Marsela crossed her arms, the stiff folds of her lab coat crinkling. She took a step forward, her head cocked to the side as she [...]

Spark Prompts 28 – Different

For this week, I wanted to focus on the opportunity for our characters to be able to make a change. How can your character transform into something different? Here's my response:   "I'm going to be different, just you wait and see," she whispered into the woods. Fingers curled into fists, swinging at her sides [...]

Spark Prompts 24 – Scent

Scent is powerful. It can instantly transport us down memory lane, which can be a good or bad thing. This week, allow your character to use scent as a means of remembering the forgotten. What are they smelling? Here's my response: ---- Rushing down the street, Lidia cursed herself for being late again to work. [...]

Spark Prompts 23 – Monday

Here's my response: “Get up, come on! Time to cease the day!”   Jamming steel brushes into my ears would’ve been more pleasant than her voice. Cradling my hands, a sharp chiseling settles into a headache. How can she be so happy?   I dared to open my eyes. There she sat on the corner [...]

Spark Prompts 22 – Mirror, Mirror

Alice cringed when she opened her eyes. The reflection staring back at her couldn’t really be here. Dark circles surrounded her green eyes. Her complexion appeared two shades lighter. But the long slender fingers grasping her shoulders confirmed it was the same Alice with her mother urging her to confess her secrets.   “Say it,” [...]

Spark Prompts 21 – Curtain Call

This week our characters are taking center stage. What will your character do? Here's my response:   Her lips curled in an exaggerated smile. Wow the crowd, she was told. Don’t show that you’re nervous, they said. She gulped. Their clapping died down, replaced with the chill of silence. Her heels clicked against the wooden [...]

Spark Prompts 15 – The Sea

The sea is vast and mysterious. Much of it is left uncharted. This week allow your characters to try and explain its mystery. Here’s my response: Her gray eyes flashed at Melinda making her insides twist like a dish rag. The mystery of the sea was something people accepted out of fear, but if this [...]

Spark Prompts 13 – Adventures

Adventure waits for your characters this week. Where will they find themselves? Here’s my response: Devon shoved his hands in his pockets. They stood on the corner of the street waiting for the pedestrian light to shine. He kicked the pavement sending peddles flying into the street of rushing cars. Charlie never led him on [...]

Spark Prompts 9 – April Showers

Sometimes we endure the storm to appreciate the beauty of a clear day. But what if it doesn't go as planned? Here's my response to this week's prompt: Holding the young woman’s outstretched palm, she tried to mask the worry stirring within her. Between the creases of the woman’s flesh lay the undeniable marks of [...]