The last entry of an explorer’s journal The search grows more fraught and futile by the day. Each night, as the last light leaves our camp and we prepare for an uneasy sleep, I hear the same weariness in our voices even as we speak of the possibility of finally finding the spring tomorrow. … More Land of Sand and Song
Hello fantastic readers! It’s that time again where we get to introduce a new writing prompt! We’re also starting to branch out a bit and invite some other writers that we admire to try their hands at future prompts, as well, giving you even more stories to devour every other Friday (you may have noticed … More September + October Writing Prompt
“Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to Addy, Happy birthday to you!” The room was abuzz with a fresh wave of whispers as Adeline pinched her eyes close with the intensity of her wish. When the flame of the candle extinguished, the wave crashed into applause. I wish they won’t judge … More Shackles
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Wilhelm sat back from his desk and exhaled. He had done it. It sat on the tabletop before him, ticking and clicking and humming merrily, and his chest swelled with pride as he watched the second hand make its first rotation around the face. For centuries, clocks and horologes had called the faithful to … More Tick Tock
Been listening to a fair bit of Eminem lately, and this is what transpired. (It’s my first time writing rap lyrics, so it probably sounds a little awkward!) … More Love in Free Verse
Hello fantastic readers! Thanks for stopping by our blog, where four writers who connected by searching for their Muses decided to inspire ourselves (and each other) by writing new short stories every month over some of our favorite and most challenging prompts. If this is your first time visiting, welcome (and feel free to read … More July + August Writing Prompt
