Category 52 S | Prompt 23 | Week 23: Run

Prompt 23 | Week 23: Run
Deadline: 9 June 2021
Word count: 1200 – 1500 words

Please do not post before the deadline.

Running the Forest Sim by Kali Goodenough

Miren completes her first official training since coming of age and has a surprise.

Kali
June 16, 2021
3 Comments
7 mins

Faery Tale a Chapter Eight (cont) by Jessica Thompson

Eochaí remained silent as he walked with his new bride through the woods. The light of a full moon lit the pathway before them, finding its way through the uppermost branches of the trees above and reaching down through the…...

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Jessica
June 11, 2021
4 Comments
4 mins

23. The Summoners – Three things by Mia Botha

Morgan slipped back into the cell. “Morya’s safe. There are guards permanently stationed at his room and everywhere else.” Nell nodded, “I hope so. If anything had to happen to him…” Morgan’s hand rested on her shoulder. The prisoner dozed…...

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Mia-admin
June 10, 2021
4 Comments
6 mins

At the Diner Scene 23 by Jennifer Bozarth

Amelia's had enough and Claudia doesn't get to talk.

Jennifer
June 10, 2021
3 Comments
7 mins

23. Operation Trojan Horse by SM Prasad

My refrigerator was packed with Al’s favorite foods – lasagne, hopefully even better than his mother’s, kale salad, something we both pretended to enjoy for its health benefits, Brussel sprouts, disgusting, but it made Al laugh every time I took a polite bite, and a huge chocolate mousse for four, a dessert that we would probably finish completely. It would take superhuman resolve to save some for after the meal.

Sudha
June 10, 2021
15 Comments
7 mins

#23 – The Warrior Girl by Christa L

The old man moved faster and faster. Even though he was sparring with all three of them, he made it look effortless as though he had six arms.. Faya started panting and sweating soon after. Her punch became weaker and…...

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Christa L
June 10, 2021
6 Comments
6 mins

Lighthouse Island: Scene 20, Trouble for Bob by Kathy Sanford

Bob, we thought we knew you!

Kathy Sanford
June 10, 2021
7 Comments
6 mins

Gardens of Glass (Scene 23) by Michael Corvo

In which a dream is shared, an ancient rumor spoken, and a promise kept.

Michael Corvo
June 10, 2021
3 Comments
7 mins

Run by Marijo Thompson

Barry’d smuggled the folder out of the funeral home just as Chris was pulling into the driveway with the hearse. He pretended he didn’t see Chris, alarmed the doors, and toddled down Third Avenue, a small white garbage bag shoved…...

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Marijo Thompson
June 10, 2021
2 Comments
7 mins

Area 54 (Run) by Sean Johnson

Beth and Phillip try to find Central Control.

Sean
June 10, 2021
6 Comments
7 mins

Hope’s Raft – Scene 23 by Rachel Palmer

“You can’t hide in here forever, you know.” JB scowled up at Mate’s grinning face, poking around the door of his bunk. “Says who?” The first of the new kids had boarded yesterday and JB was already counting down the…...