This started several weeks ago with an image in my head. I left it to brew for a while, decided that the original approach would not really work, and almost tossed it. Poked at it some more and finally got something I could live with. Robin stared mutely at the horrifying images on the screen. … Continue reading Snippet: Emergency React Team
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Yet another snippet
Slice of life type for the 4 Winds girls at a young age. The first scene has pretty much existed nearly unchanged for several years but has never been put to paper because it was just one small scene. And as cute as it is, it didn't quiet explain why Star and Robin hit it … Continue reading Yet another snippet
Snippet
A few snippets have been gently knocking in the back of my mind in the last week. The first is a brief look back to a young Star Price when her family was stationed at U.S. Army Garrison-Okinawa “Kami, Momma.” Star pointed to a shadow near the school entrance. “Yes, dear.” Patricia Price nodded absently … Continue reading Snippet
Dreams
Dreams are funny things. They’re ephemeral, always seeming to be just out of reach and yet we chase them like the Holy Grail. What happens when you manage to catch one and it turns out to be brass instead of gold? When do you decide that you will never find that grail? How do you … Continue reading Dreams
Not Always What They Seem To Be Pt2
Inspired by Forensic Files. As Joe Friday use to say, the names have been changed to protect the innocent. I kept only a couple of the “facts” from the original cases and tried to blur the rest. Star and Martin try to find out who assaulted their friend and informant before he can do it … Continue reading Not Always What They Seem To Be Pt2
Not Always What They Seem To Be
This was inspired by the TV series Forensic Files. As Joe Friday use to say, the names have been changed to protect the innocent. I kept only a couple of the “facts” from the original cases and tried to blur the rest. “Messengers” was done as a companion piece nearly a year later. We’ve submitted … Continue reading Not Always What They Seem To Be
Odd Prompts 21: Week 1
A new year, and a new round of prompts over at MOTE. The first prompt of the year came from nother Mike: The annual unicorn drive ran right down the main road in town this year… The first thought that popped into my mind was Pony Penning Day. Like many girls of my generation I … Continue reading Odd Prompts 21: Week 1
Snippet: Interpreter
Adrian pushed the door closed with his heel. His youngest glanced up from their dining table where she was sitting with her books scattered around her dinner. “Bad day.” It sounded more like a statement than a query. Her gaze flicked briefly past his shoulder, like she was checking the door. “Yeah.” Adrian sighed. He … Continue reading Snippet: Interpreter
Odd Prompts – Week 53
Week 53? But there are only 52 weeks in a year. Yes, but the calendar doesn't always cooperate with us. We had 52.5 weeks in 2020. So, since the prompts were posted in 2020 this is week 53. The prompt was What happens when the gryphon’s torch goes out? And what happens when you’re the … Continue reading Odd Prompts – Week 53
Odd Prompts Week 50
I really wanted to work on Murder Chicken again, for reasons, but none of the prompts at MOTE fit the existing story. After looking at the header image I finally decided that could work, with a bit of tweaking. Part 1 & 2 Murder Chicken – Pt3 “Star, can you bring your rescue kit?” She … Continue reading Odd Prompts Week 50
