Author Archives: slforrester

The Prompt for this story is from storyaday.org, by Julie Duffy. It was supposed to be yesterday’s prompt, but I didn’t finish the story until this morning. Today’s story will likely also be late, since my husband and I are celebrating our anniversary this weekend, and I double-booked myself and signed up for a microfictionContinue reading “Lingering”

Today’s Prompt from storyaday.org, by Julie Duffy, presented the challenge to write a story from the perspective of an inanimate object. Once we sat in our packaging inside the shop, hopeful, until a kindly woman bought us and took us home. Shiny and new, we reveled in the joy of our labor, helping the womanContinue reading “Pinking Shears”

The Prompt for this story comes from storyaday.org, by Julie Duffy. “Once there was a young girl who lived in a cave with her dad.” Gretta groaned. “Not this one again.” But Dad ignored her– as he always did when telling his story. “They lived in a cave, and the cave provided them with everythingContinue reading “Cave Dwellers”

Today’s Prompt from storyaday.org, by Julie Duffy, is to write a 100-word story. Any genre, any topic. I’ve gotten pretty practiced at writing microfiction so this was easy for me. At least, once I come up with the topic it’s easy. For this tale, I decided to write about someone who had a bit ofContinue reading “Eureka!”

Today’s Prompt from storyaday.org, by Julie Duffy, is not an exciting one for me. The directive is to write a letter to my past self as a fourteen-year-old, addressing any worries or insecurities I had back then. I have two problems with that: I really don’t like writing about myself; I’d rather write FICTION. WheneverContinue reading “A Letter To My Past Self”

Today’s Prompt from storyaday.org was to write a six-word story featuring the word “may.” I wrote four: Maybe I will. Maybe I won’t. Aunt May was a veritable Saint. Born in May. Gone by June. May flowers bring thoughts of you… Which one is your favorite?

The Prompt for this story comes from storyaday.org, by Julie Duffy. This one required a good deal of thought and planning, and I admit to deviating somewhat from the original prompt, which felt a bit too specific and confining. I enjoyed writing this one, and it’s definitely meant to be more humorous than serious. IContinue reading “Literature Liturgy”

The Prompt for today’s story comes from storyaday.org, by Julie Duffy. The challenge was to write something happy– with happiness at the core. I know I mention anxiety in this story, but it’s based on my real life, inspired by watching my son perform in his school play this evening, and how much joy performingContinue reading “School Play”

Today’s Prompt is from storyaday.org, by Julie Duffy. The assignment was to show an interview with a character about an invention they made that changed the world. I combined this prompt with the prompt from May 4th. [START TRANSCRIPT] [Wurlitzer] Good evening, Citizens of Earth. My name is Wes Wurlitzer, with The Global Network. WeContinue reading “Transcript of Treason”

The Prompt for this story comes from storyaday.org, by Julie Duffy. I further challenged myself with this prompt by writing it completely in dialogue. “Derek! I have a surprise for you!” “You know I hate surprises.” “I know. But just humor me?” “Oh, fine.” “Close your eyes. Come with me…” “It’s in the backyard?” “Maybe…”Continue reading “Rusty Old Wrench”