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Jon Acuff Challenges: “Back to” and “Full Potential”
After participating in two Jon Acuff challenges earlier in the year, I was excited when Jon announced the "Back to" Challenge starting in September. Accordding to research, the second most popular time to set goals (after New Year's) is September - it's when summer...
Writetober Microfiction: Golden
Jennifer and Sam sat on a bench overlooking the ocean. Their first date had gone well. Together, they watched the sun sink over the waves. When the last golden drop disappeared, Sam leaned in. Anticipating a kiss, Jennifer closed her eyes. Sam's canines grew as he...
Writetober Microfiction: Shutter
Johnny stopped in front of the abandoned Anderson house at the end of the block. The windows were shuttered, tools rusted in the former garden, and spiders had lived there longer than people. But today something had changed. Johnny sniffed, then glanced up. There was...
Writetober Microfiction: Whisper
Denise sunk down into her leather couch, popcorn and blanket at the ready, The trick-or-treaters had stopped coming, and now she was ready for something really scary. Partway through the movie, the screen went dark. There was movement from the corner, and a low voice...
Writetober Microfiction: Barbed Wire
I pulled the barbed wire apart to let Will slip through, then followed after to the abandoned construction site. We crept towards the building when a loud howl startled us. Heavy footsteps. Like an animal. Closer. We ran. I passed through the barbed wire. Will got...
Writetober Microfiction: Cascade
Dan tenderly moved the chestnut waves cascading down Marie's back. He gently tilted her head, nibbling on her ear. Dan inhaled her scent deeply, then pushed off the bed. Picking up Marie's dress, he tossed it on the sheets next to her. "Better hurry. My wife will be...
