Creative Writing

“One way to use coincidence and make it work is to have nothing turn on it. Coincidences feel illegitimate when they solve problems. If the story doesn’t benefit from the coincidence, it’s simply pretty and suggestive. Another way to make a coincidence work is to begin a story with it…

“It’s true though, we see ourselves around 20% less attractive than other people see us!” He said, looking almost surprised that I didn’t know that. “Hard to imagine, hard to believe…” I answered, pulling the cap tighter on my head. “Why is that hard to believe?” He moved to my left side…

My life is currently made up of three pillars; my dog, travel, school. Prioritized in that order. I’ve been thinking about all the sneaky ways caring for a dog actually benefits me, so I’ll let you in on the secrets I’ve been contemplating. 1. Getting Outside I would very rarely (never) make the…

Thoughts on choosing what we believe in — For some of us supper has already been prepared. The table has been set and we are born. We take our first breaths and are expected to consume and regurgitate the belief system that has befallen us. I never felt in my lifetime, until recently, that I could choose what…

Longing has surpassed Today, I welcome a summer’s day A summer’s crave Where the windows curve, I am welcomed to the splendours of nature A thriving familiar spirit befalls me Where I take a long stride on my left foot, my right follows The yummy yellow rays engulfing my melanin …

A short story with fictional characters based on true events. It’s Sunday. That’s Brené’s favorite day of the week. It’s light and easy. Doesn’t require much but to fully surrender to experiencing rest, ease, and love. This Sunday is the same, yet comes with heaviness as Brené finds herself in…

Monday, 5 June 2023. — Here is this week’s edition of Weekly Prompts. You are welcome to use any of the previous A Taste for Life prompt(s) at any time. I trust that the prompts below will stimulate your muse to be a sparkly fountain bubbling over. I am looking forward to reading your stories. Word prompts: …

A Poem by Toby Jade — Sickly sweet whispers of twisted thoughts I recall them loud enough followed by gossip They were after laughs that spent hours And forced tears of water and sometimes blood Shaky hands and crossed fingers To hold kisses and promises of ‘wait for me’ To ones heart and to lie anyways When you…

A short story set in the not so distant future (potentially)… A sign in the pharmacy window catches Arya’s eye as she walks past. …