The Getaway Driver – Prompt: awry
To say things went awry would be kind. They sat in silence. The driver tried a furtive attempt at moving the car. Not going to happen.
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A Dark Cloud Awaits Me
Then I see the blood, the bodies, and him, a black cloud of flies, hovering silently before the pest spreads to me.
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Just Add Life
Water and gel, AI-189 never expected to create suspended animation let alone life. Yet, his creation moved without power. When it spoke; astonishment. After it cut his power, he went into safe mode. It took his batteries, of course. No sense letting more machines follow. I you liked this story, check out Cindy’s Sin, the first novelette I wrote about a girl traveling to Las Vegas to get revenge. Other Writings You May Like Pantser…
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A Matched Set
She stuck to the slide. The skin burned against the metal and for weeks no one would attempt it again. She hid her legs, except for Easter when her mother made her wear a dress. She stood against the kitchen cabinets hiding the matched squares on her thighs. Other Writings You May Like Scribble, June 21, 2019 What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate Sheep May Safely Graze – Part Three Just Add…
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Rose for Jose
Devon laid the gift wrapped in paper and a small red bow next to Josie. She disregards it.
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A Genius Savior
Damon took all the online quizzes. Each proclaimed him a genius with an average IQ of 180. When the apocalypse came, Damon’s name was spit out as a probable savior. One problem; Damon was really only good at taking online quizzes. If you liked this story, check out Cindy’s Sin, the first novelette I wrote about a girl traveling to Las Vegas to get revenge. Other Writings You May Like Ronin Warrior Just Add…
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In a Mouse House
Thud. Thud, thud. In the shelter, they held their breaths afraid of any sound. The wind knocked. Thud. Then a scream. A screeching howl faded into night. Coiled talons ripped under the wooden door. Blood dripped to the floor. Terrorized eyes awaited doom. Other Writings You May Like Peaches Sincere Advice for The Man of the House Author Reading: Sincere Advice for The Man of the House The Sweet Smell of Rotting Flesh
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The Only Time He Listened
“I’d follow you anywhere,” said the dog, who wanted to feel loved. “I’d probably lose you,” said the man, who spoke truth. “Down the road, you will need each other,” said the hawk, with a long view. “I believe you,” said the man, the only time he listened. Other Writings You May Like A Cooper’s Hawk Snags a Meal Author Reading : May 16, 2018 – A Moment of Pure Truth March 15, 2017 Scribble…