Written works prompted from creative writing assignments
His life was a joke. It had to be. All around him, the world projected who he was in mocking. August was brunette, dressed in orange and brown, surrounded by orange and brown falling leaves. When he lived in the southern states, he would be sweating at this point in the year wearing long sleeves;…
The ground was caving in. It was, in a sense. The ground may not have physically caved in or crumbled beneath his feet, but it may as well have. His legs were not supporting him, and he was knee deep in mud, slowly sinking further. Jake cursed. This was one hell of a day. First,…
He had dark raven hair, pale porcelain skin, and bright red lips without the lipstick his friends often gave him as a joke. He enjoyed sleep more than most people he knew, any animal he encountered immediately loved him, and had he an affinity for apples. The male version of Snow White. That was Jeremiah,…
There it was again. The call. The never-ending call. Della turned back toward the screen. The television was dark, not even turned on, yet the call remained. “Just one more,” she heard herself mutter. “I have time for one more episode.” She looked back over her shoulder. The dining room table was covered in stacks…
The clouds remain dark overhead. A young boy dressed in a yellow raincoat stomps through the mud in red boots. A mangy mutt chases after him, circling and barking at the boy. The boy giggles and runs after the dog, stomping in every muddy puddle as he does. The dog barks more and runs, leading…
That wonderful smell was in the air again. The trees were filled with beautiful pink budding flowers of cherry blossoms. The air smelled fresher, and cleaner. The land looked prettier, in fresh, bright greens and pinks. Deer, rabbits, birds, and other creatures were frolicking among the plants. Everything seemed better. Nothing hurt anymore. It had…
The darkness was not something to fear. It was comforting and inviting. Something to bask in. Something that never really left. A safety blanket when the world was too bright and overwhelming. A quiet that soothed the burn of too much noise the rest of the world radiated. There was a reason why the sun…
The path is dark. Patches of light scatter over the narrow path from the gaps in the leaves above. The light provided only makes the shadows look larger. What is that? Is it a tree branch or a man? What about that one? Is it a monster or just conveniently placed shadows? Only one way…
That smell. That rancid smell. Why was it always that disgusting smell first thing in the morning? How could he stand it? Julia buried her face into her pillow and groaned, clenching the bed sheets. The smell was too overpowering. She could only hold her breath for so long. She lifted her face, careful to…
Put them in a box Need to understand Put them in a box Organize the shelves Put them in a box Make them fit Put them in a box Don’t always fit in the box Something sets apart The box doesn’t hold everything There is more than just what fits in the box There is…
250 word anecdote about language that turned into a poem
About Aricia, the Spider Woman
I was a heavy weight wrestler for school Class 148 and felt like I was powerful. I was swole and strong when I entered the tournament I had won half my matches with no need to complain. I had everything going right But that day put an end to my reign. When my life changed…
No one understands the way I feel because they do not have my powers. No one seems to think what I claim about my abilities is real. I can see things that other people don’t, truths hidden from others are not hidden from me Others are drowning in blindness, but I continue to float. The…
Different take on fairytale stories
Why are you afraid of me? Have we not grown up in the same world? I was born and raised at the same time you were. I have seen all that you have seen. I have been in many of the same places that you have been. I have struggled just as you have struggled….
There are thirty-one of them for sure There may be more of them, but these are best the known. Some may come as a shock; others may be expected But they are The Concepts and prefer to be respected. Physics is like Alice’s Wonderland; she makes no sense. When she’s bored, she changes the rules,…
Two guys walk into a bar Why would they do that? Why were they there? Was anyone watching? Would anyone care? Were they there for a drink? Or just there on a dare? I can answer this riddle For it is clear, I must say You are thinking of the wrong bar I will explain…
There is much I take for granted. There is much I forget is not shared. My body is what assures me that I don’t have to be scared. My gender has been a cause of privilege that should not hurt the other as it does, Yet the other side suffers due to this minor difference…
A gateway into another dimension. A hideaway beyond comprehension. When reality is too difficult to bear Hide between these pages without a care. The ink has long since dried Revealing an adventure that cannot hide. You may know the story buried here by heart Or perhaps for you this is merely the start. Even when…