Day: March 23, 2024

MLMM — Story Starter — Fit of Rage

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In a fit of rage, she smashed her champagne glass on the marble floor and stared defiantly at him.

“What the hell, Caroline?” Marcus asked. “What is your problem?”

“My problem is that you’re flirting with every woman at this party,” Caroline said. “Do you have any idea how that makes me feel?”

“Flirting? Caroline, this is a party of people I work with. I’m not flirting, I’m just talking, socializing, being friendly,” Marcus said. “This is what normal people do at parties. Even married couples. We came here together. We’ll be leaving together. Please don’t let your insecurities and jealousy ruin this party for both of us.”

“Well how would you like it if I started throwing myself at other men, hanging all over them, giving them that come hither look?”

“Go ahead and do what you want to do, Caroline,” Marcus said. “Laugh and sing, have fun. But while we’re apart, don’t give your heart to anyone. If someone asks you if you’re alone and wants to take you home, say no. Remember, it’s me who will be taking you home and in whose arms you’re gonna be, so, my darling, save the last dance for me.”

Written for Mindlovemisory Story Starter Saturday Mix. Image credit: Leonardo.Ai.

Weekend Writing Prompt — The Perfect Candidate

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I’ve heard you are stubborn, headstrong, disobedient, and obnoxious.

People tell me you are insubmissive, unyielding, obstinate, and contrary. You’re outspoken, not afraid to speak your mind, even though your opinions are unpopular.

I think your froward nature makes you a perfect Republican candidate for Congress.

(Exactly 46 words)

Written for Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt, where the challenge is “froward” (not “forward”) in exactly 46 words. Image credit: istock photo.com.

FOWC with Fandango — Stick

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FOWC

Welcome to Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (aka, FOWC). I will be posting each day’s word just after midnight Pacific Time (U.S.).

Today’s word is “stick.”

Write a post using that word. It can be prose, poetry, fiction, non-fiction. It can be any length. It can be just a picture or a drawing if you want. No holds barred, so to speak.

Once you are done, tag your post with #FOWC and create a pingback to this post if you are on WordPress. Please check to confirm that your pingback is there. If not, ÿplease manually add your link in the comments.

And be sure to read the posts of other bloggers who respond to this prompt. Show them some love.