Tag: WonHundred Word Wednesday

Welcome to WonHundred Word Wednesday. Where a group of authors take a prompt and create a 100 word story. This week’s prompt is: “He hadn’t meant to scare the child.” After looking at my take, I believe I need more sleep. 🙂

 

 

                He hadn’t meant to scare the child. But to be honest, the child had done a great job of scaring him too. It wasn’t like he was trained to do this.

                “Come work at the circus,” they said. “Lots of fun,” they said.

                What was fun about crawling through shrubbery looking for a lost monkey riding a boa constrictor?

                He had just caught the runaways and was backing out of the bushes when he bumped into the kid.

                There were screams from him and the child.

                A terrified monkey and panicked snake.

                Broken rib and scratches.

                 “Sure, lots of fun.”

 

Now check out the others’ stories:

Wendy Knight, Author: www.wendyknightauthor.blogspot.com

Kelly Martin, Author: www.kellymartinbooks.blogspot.com

Jessica Winn, The Distracted Writer:http://thedistractedwriter.com/

R.K. Grow: http://www.rkgtheauthor.com/

Stephanie Worlton’s Kreating Krazy blog: http://stephanieworlton.blogspot.com/

Leah Sanders, inklings: http://inklings-leahsanders.blogspot.com/

Laura D. Bastian http://www.lauradbastian.com/

Jaclyn Weist  http://jaclynweist.blogspot.com

Amryn Scott http://wildscottkids.wordpress.com/

K.R. Wilburn  http://www.krwilburn.com/my-blog.html

Lindzee Armstrong/Lydia Winters http://lindzeearmstrong.blogspot.com

Miranda D. Nelson http://www.mirandadnelson.blogspot.com/

Angela Schroeder http://angelaschroederauthor.blogspot.com/

Ginny Romney http://romneyrants.blogspot.com/

Canda Mortensen http://candamortensen.blogspot.com

Jenna Eatough http://mistglenmoon.net/blog/

Starimprint: http://starimprint.blogspot.com/

Kaye P. Clark: http://kayepclarkwriter.blogspot.com/

Jenifer Lee: www.myfam-i-lee.blogspot.com/

 

This week’s prompt for our 100 word story is: “Most vivid amongst the memories of his home town.”  Here is my take and then you can read what the other authors did with this same prompt!

 

 

            Most vivid amongst the memories of his home town was that of the giant oak tree. And the dead body that hung from it.

            John was seven before he realized that no one else could see the man hanging from the branch, twisting gently in the nonexistent breeze.

            There were others as well.

            When his momma sang with the church choir, her voice carrying the gospel music to the rafters, others would join in. They stood with their hats in their hands, or dresses freshly starched, swaying and belting out the songs.

            But no one else could hear them.

 

Now check out the others’ 🙂

Wendy Knight, Author: www.wendyknightauthor.blogspot.com

Kelly Martin, Author: www.kellymartinbooks.blogspot.com

Jessica Winn, The Distracted Writer:http://thedistractedwriter.com/

R.K. Grow: http://www.rkgtheauthor.com/

Stephanie Worlton’s Kreating Krazy blog: http://stephanieworlton.blogspot.com/

Leah Sanders, inklings: http://inklings-leahsanders.blogspot.com/

Laura D. Bastian http://www.lauradbastian.com/

Jaclyn Weist  http://jaclynweist.blogspot.com

Amryn Scott http://wildscottkids.wordpress.com/

K.R. Wilburn  http://www.krwilburn.com/my-blog.html

Lindzee Armstrong/Lydia Winters http://lindzeearmstrong.blogspot.com

Miranda D. Nelson http://www.mirandadnelson.blogspot.com/

Angela Schroeder http://angelaschroederauthor.blogspot.com/

Ginny Romney http://romneyrants.blogspot.com/

Canda Mortensen http://candamortensen.blogspot.com

Jenna Eatough http://mistglenmoon.net/blog/

Starimprint: http://starimprint.blogspot.com/

Kaye P. Clark: http://kayepclarkwriter.blogspot.com/

Jenifer Lee: www.myfam-i-lee.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

 

 

Each week we (a group of authors) take the same prompt and then each write a 100 word story about it. This week’s prompt is: “She had found something that would mean she’d never be poor again, but there was a catch…”

I believe I was in an odd mood while writing this one, you be the judge 🙂 .

 

            Cathy had found something that would mean she’d never be poor again – but there was a catch, she could never eat chocolate again.  Oh, and she was slowly being driven insane.

            When the cheap, hollow chocolate Easter bunny—with the googly, sugar eyes—first spoke to her, it was hard to believe. It begged her not to bite its ears off in exchange for treasures.

            It seemed like an easy promise: no chocolate, no poverty.

            But then, the bunny wouldn’t stop talking. The sound followed her everywhere. And Cathy wondered just how sweet those waxy chocolate ears would taste.

 

Now you can check the others’ versions! Enjoy –

Wendy Knight, Author: www.wendyknightauthor.blogspot.com

Kelly Martin, Author: www.kellymartinbooks.blogspot.com

Alison Woods (Peering Into. . .): https://alisonmillerwoods.wordpress.com/

Jessica Winn, The Distracted Writer:http://thedistractedwriter.com/

R.K. Grow: http://www.rkgtheauthor.com/

Stephanie Worlton’s Kreating Krazy blog: http://stephanieworlton.blogspot.com/

Leah Sanders, inklings: http://inklings-leahsanders.blogspot.com/

Laura D. Bastian http://www.lauradbastian.com/

Jaclyn Weist  http://jaclynweist.blogspot.com

Amryn Scott http://wildscottkids.wordpress.com/

K.R. Wilburn  http://www.krwilburn.com/my-blog.html

Lindzee Armstrong/Lydia Winters http://lindzeearmstrong.blogspot.com

Miranda D. Nelson http://www.mirandadnelson.blogspot.com/

Angela Schroeder http://angelaschroederauthor.blogspot.com/

Ginny Romney http://romneyrants.blogspot.com/

Canda Mortensen http://candamortensen.blogspot.com

Jenna Eatough http://mistglenmoon.net/blog/

Starimprint: http://starimprint.blogspot.com/

Kaye P. Clark: http://kayepclarkwriter.blogspot.com/

Jenifer Lee: www.myfam-i-lee.blogspot.com/

This week’s prompt is: “The fire was getting closer.” My take on the 100 word story is this:

 

            Joseph shuffled across the cabin floor. He still wore his official, green Forest Service pants. But, years after retirement, the work shirts didn’t fit quite right anymore. He settled for a t-shirt.

            He muttered at the moth-eaten, bearskin rug near the fireplace. “Don’t you roll your eyes at me, son. I put you on that floor and I will make sure you stay there.”

            He stepped outside. The tremor in his hands stilled when he grasped the shovel and the hose with determination. The fire was getting closer. It wouldn’t take his cabin, Beverly’s last resting place, without a fight.

 

There are a bunch of other authors who are also writing their 100 word story based upon this prompt. Check them out too 🙂

 

Wendy Knight, Author:http://www.wendyknightauthor.blogspot.com/

Kelly Martin, Author:http://www.kellymartinbooks.blogspot.com/

Jessica Winn, The Distracted Writer:Http://Thedistractedwriter.Com/

R.K. Grow: Http://Www.Rkgtheauthor.Com/

Stephanie Worlton’s Kreating Krazy blog: Http://Stephanieworlton.Blogspot.Com/

Leah Sanders, inklings: Http://Inklings-Leahsanders.Blogspot.Com/

Laura D. Bastian Http://Www.Lauradbastian.Com/

Jaclyn Weist  Http://Jaclynweist.Blogspot.Com

Amryn Scott Http://Wildscottkids.Wordpress.Com/

K.R. Wilburn  Http://Www.Krwilburn.Com/My-Blog.Html

Lindzee Armstrong/Lydia Winters Http://Lindzeearmstrong.Blogspot.Com

Kat!e Larson Http://Katesnovelidea.Blogspot.Com

Miranda D. Nelson Http://Www.Mirandadnelson.Blogspot.Com/

Angela Schroeder Http://Angelaschroederauthor.Blogspot.Com/

Ginny Romney Http://Romneyrants.Blogspot.Com/

Canda Mortensen Http://Candamortensen.Blogspot.Com

Jenna Eatough http://blog.mistglenmoon.net/blog/

Starimprint: Http://Starimprint.Blogspot.Com/

Kaye P. Clark: http://kayepclarkwriter.blogspot.com/

I am slow on last week’s 100 word story. So, here is the prompt and my take on it!

“She decided to go to her father’s grave, to ask his advice…”

 

            Melinda settled down in the grass and leaned her back against the cool granite of the tombstone. She had decided to go to her father’s grave, to ask his advice. She pulled the cigar, his favorite brand, out of her jacket and heaved a sigh.

            “Daddy, I know you are super busy. But, I could really use your help.” The silence seemed to mock her. “I don’t know what to do next with my current case.”

            The distinct scent of cigar smoke drifted past on the breeze, accompanied by a whisper. “Check the box in the victim’s closet.”

            Melinda grinned.

 

Here are the other authors’!

Wendy Knight, Author:http://www.wendyknightauthor.blogspot.com/

Kelly Martin, Author:http://www.kellymartinbooks.blogspot.com/

Jessica Winn, The Distracted Writer:Http://Thedistractedwriter.Com/

R.K. Grow: Http://Www.Rkgtheauthor.Com/

Stephanie Worlton’s Kreating Krazy blog: Http://Stephanieworlton.Blogspot.Com/

Leah Sanders, inklings: Http://Inklings-Leahsanders.Blogspot.Com/

Laura D. Bastian Http://Www.Lauradbastian.Com/

Jaclyn Weist  Http://Jaclynweist.Blogspot.Com

Amryn Scott Http://Wildscottkids.Wordpress.Com/

K.R. Wilburn  Http://Www.Krwilburn.Com/My-Blog.Html

Lindzee Armstrong/Lydia Winters Http://Lindzeearmstrong.Blogspot.Com

Kat!e Larson Http://Katesnovelidea.Blogspot.Com

Miranda D. Nelson Http://Www.Mirandadnelson.Blogspot.Com/

Angela Schroeder Http://Angelaschroederauthor.Blogspot.Com/

Ginny Romney Http://Romneyrants.Blogspot.Com/

Canda Mortensen Http://Candamortensen.Blogspot.Com

Jenna Eatough http://blog.mistglenmoon.net/blog/

Starimprint: Http://Starimprint.Blogspot.Com/

Kaye P. Clark: http://kayepclarkwriter.blogspot.com/

Wednesday! A group of author receives a prompt and writes a 100 word story from it. It is fun to see the different directions they head. This is my take on the prompt “He had waited twenty years to return it.”

 

            Darren gripped the small box in his hand. He had waited twenty years to return it. He looked around his hometown, first time in decades, with new eyes.

            “Sorry it took me so long to come back around, Ma.” He shuffled his feet in the silence. “I wish Annie and Molly could have come so they could meet you. Molly is getting her first teeth in and is cute as a button.”

            He opened the box and pulled out the broken earing. He set it, and a fresh daisy, down gently on the headstone. “I think you’d be proud, Ma.”

 

Now you can check out the others’!

Wendy Knight, Author:http://www.wendyknightauthor.blogspot.com/

Kelly Martin, Author:http://www.kellymartinbooks.blogspot.com/

Jessica Winn, The Distracted Writer:Http://Thedistractedwriter.Com/

R.K. Grow: Http://Www.Rkgtheauthor.Com/

Stephanie Worlton’s Kreating Krazy blog: Http://Stephanieworlton.Blogspot.Com/

Leah Sanders, inklings: Http://Inklings-Leahsanders.Blogspot.Com/

Laura D. Bastian Http://Www.Lauradbastian.Com/

Jaclyn Weist  Http://Jaclynweist.Blogspot.Com

Amryn Scott Http://Wildscottkids.Wordpress.Com/

K.R. Wilburn  Http://Www.Krwilburn.Com/My-Blog.Html

Lindzee Armstrong/Lydia Winters Http://Lindzeearmstrong.Blogspot.Com

Kat!e Larson Http://Katesnovelidea.Blogspot.Com

Miranda D. Nelson Http://Www.Mirandadnelson.Blogspot.Com/

Angela Schroeder Http://Angelaschroederauthor.Blogspot.Com/

Ginny Romney Http://Romneyrants.Blogspot.Com/

Canda Mortensen Http://Candamortensen.Blogspot.Com

Jenna Eatough http://blog.mistglenmoon.net/blog/

Starimprint: Http://Starimprint.Blogspot.Com/

Kaye P. Clark: http://kayepclarkwriter.blogspot.com/

One prompt. 100 words.  This week’s prompt is “Spare some change, please?” Check out my version and then you can go see what awesomeness the other authors came up with based on the same prompt!

 

 

 

 

                From where I sat on the park bench, I could see the front of the ambassador’s home. I watched closely over the newspaper, sunglasses hiding my eyes—and my earpiece.  The homeless man shuffled up the sidewalk near me.  I had already sized him up and found his weak points—if it came to that—the leg with the limp and the arm held closely to his side.  He paused near the bench.

                “Spare some change, please?” 

                I didn’t turn my head.  “Jake.” I sighed. “For this mission to work we can’t be seen together.”

                He chuckled and shambled away.

 

Now the others’. Enjoy!

Jessica Winn, The Distracted Writer:Http://Thedistractedwriter.Com/

Laura D. Bastian Http://Www.Lauradbastian.Com/

Jaclyn Weist  Http://Jaclynweist.Blogspot.Com

Lindzee Armstrong/Lydia Winters Http://Lindzeearmstrong.Blogspot.Com

Miranda D. Nelson Http://Www.Mirandadnelson.Blogspot.Com/

Jenna Eatough http://blog.mistglenmoon.net/blog/

This is the day again, Wednesday! – different authors all writing a 100 word story based on the same prompt. This week’s prompt is: “There was a strange wailing sound coming from the next room.” This one is my take:

Steam vented from the pipes overhead, adding  humidity and heat to the metallic  scented tunnels. Dice pushed through her fatigue and plodded along.

                Lights flickered intermittently through the confined space. They illuminated several doors. Dice ducked into one room, hoping to escape the temperature. There was a strange wailing sound coming from the next room. A closer listen near the door revealed the mechanical sound of a motor. The wailing was the screech of an engine belt in need of oil. Hope rekindled itself.

                The mission ran through her exhausted mind.

Find the generator.

Shut it down.

Free us all.

 

Now you can read the others’- enjoy! 

Wendy Knight, Author:http://www.wendyknightauthor.blogspot.com/

Kelly Martin, Author:http://www.kellymartinbooks.blogspot.com/

Jessica Winn, The Distracted Writer:Http://Thedistractedwriter.Com/

R.K. Grow: Http://Www.Rkgtheauthor.Com/

Stephanie Worlton’s Kreating Krazy blog: Http://Stephanieworlton.Blogspot.Com/

Leah Sanders, inklings: Http://Inklings-Leahsanders.Blogspot.Com/

Laura D. Bastian Http://Www.Lauradbastian.Com/

Jaclyn Weist  Http://Jaclynweist.Blogspot.Com

Amryn Scott Http://Wildscottkids.Wordpress.Com/

K.R. Wilburn  Http://Www.Krwilburn.Com/My-Blog.Html

Lindzee Armstrong/Lydia Winters Http://Lindzeearmstrong.Blogspot.Com

Kat!e Larson Http://Katesnovelidea.Blogspot.Com

Miranda D. Nelson Http://Www.Mirandadnelson.Blogspot.Com/

Angela Schroeder Http://Angelaschroederauthor.Blogspot.Com/

Ginny Romney Http://Romneyrants.Blogspot.Com/

Canda Mortensen Http://Candamortensen.Blogspot.Com

Jenna Eatough http://blog.mistglenmoon.net/blog/

Starimprint: Http://Starimprint.Blogspot.Com/

Our prompt for this week is: “The urge to interrupt him before he had finished was overwhelming.” From that we write a 100 word story. 

            The peddler droned on. The urge to interrupt him before he had finished was overwhelming.

            “I don’t need a vacuum cleaner. Nor do I need a whole set of Encyclopedias.”

            He narrowed his eyes and looked deep into mine. “Of course, an enterprising young man such as yourself has no need for such mundane items.” He rummaged in his large sack. “However, I have just what you need.”

            “I seriously doubt that.” But I was fixated on that pack. What could he mean?

            With a sly grin, he pulled out of his bag the exact spellbook I had been seeking.

 

Now here are the other authors’ sites so you can check out their take on it!

Wendy Knight, Author:http://www.wendyknightauthor.blogspot.com/

Kelly Martin, Author:http://www.kellymartinbooks.blogspot.com/

Jessica Winn, The Distracted Writer:Http://Thedistractedwriter.Com/

R.K. Grow: Http://Www.Rkgtheauthor.Com/

Stephanie Worlton’s Kreating Krazy blog: Http://Stephanieworlton.Blogspot.Com/

Leah Sanders, inklings: Http://Inklings-Leahsanders.Blogspot.Com/

Laura D. Bastian Http://Www.Lauradbastian.Com/

Jaclyn Weist  Http://Jaclynweist.Blogspot.Com

Amryn Scott Http://Wildscottkids.Wordpress.Com/

K.R. Wilburn  Http://Www.Krwilburn.Com/My-Blog.Html

Lindzee Armstrong/Lydia Winters Http://Lindzeearmstrong.Blogspot.Com

Kat!e Larson Http://Katesnovelidea.Blogspot.Com

Miranda D. Nelson Http://Www.Mirandadnelson.Blogspot.Com/

Angela Schroeder Http://Angelaschroederauthor.Blogspot.Com/

Ginny Romney Http://Romneyrants.Blogspot.Com/

Canda Mortensen Http://Candamortensen.Blogspot.Com

Jenna Eatough http://blog.mistglenmoon.net/blog/

Starimprint: Http://Starimprint.Blogspot.Com/

 

This week’s prompt is: “The pink glove lay on the ground, almost covered. . .” A bunch of writers each do a 100 word story based on the weekly prompt. Here is mine: 

AbbyJane scrambled through the debris. The smoke was starting to thicken and she ducked lower to avoid the worst of it.

I can’t stay. But I can’t leave yet. “I have to find it.”

She dug through the rubble and gasped, immediately coughing from the fumes.

The pink glove lay on the ground, almost covered by the rubble. She snatched it up and quickly reached into the empty fingers.

The ancient ring was still in there. Relief washed over her. She scrambled out of the room with her family’s heirloom still in her possession.

“I’m never taking it out again.”

 

You should check out all the others’ too! 

Wendy Knight, Author:http://www.wendyknightauthor.blogspot.com/

Kelly Martin, Author:http://www.kellymartinbooks.blogspot.com/

Jessica Winn, The Distracted Writer:Http://Thedistractedwriter.Com/

R.K. Grow: Http://Www.Rkgtheauthor.Com/

Stephanie Worlton’s Kreating Krazy blog: Http://Stephanieworlton.Blogspot.Com/

Leah Sanders, inklings: Http://Inklings-Leahsanders.Blogspot.Com/

Laura D. Bastian Http://Www.Lauradbastian.Com/

Jaclyn Weist  Http://Jaclynweist.Blogspot.Com

Amryn Scott Http://Wildscottkids.Wordpress.Com/

K.R. Wilburn  Http://Www.Krwilburn.Com/My-Blog.Html

Lindzee Armstrong/Lydia Winters Http://Lindzeearmstrong.Blogspot.Com

Kat!e Larson Http://Katesnovelidea.Blogspot.Com

Miranda D. Nelson Http://Www.Mirandadnelson.Blogspot.Com/

Angela Schroeder Http://Angelaschroederauthor.Blogspot.Com/

Ginny Romney Http://Romneyrants.Blogspot.Com/

Canda Mortensen Http://Candamortensen.Blogspot.Com

Jenna Eatough http://blog.mistglenmoon.net/blog/

Starimprint: Http://Starimprint.Blogspot.Com/