Heart of Fire by Elaine Dodge
Clarity is so important. In both jewels and instructions. Especially when dealing with golems.
Read MoreHeart of Fire by Elaine DodgeCategory 2022 SS Prompt 1: Jewel
SS Prompt 1: Jewel
Word count: 1000 words exactly
Deadline: 26 January 2022
Please do not post before the deadline.
The Ring by Stevie K
I felt the familiar scratch on my finger as I absently moved the ring. Tears filled my eyes and I furiously wiped them away. Aunt Helen and Aunt Julia were kneeling beside me. “We have to go, Mable,” Aunt Julia…...
A Town called Emerald by Leona Labuschagne
A Town called Emerald 1952 I grew up on a South African farm – actually a small-holding of 58 morgen – at Weenen, a tiny KwaZulu-Natal village not far from Tugela Ferry, which was where my father had also grown up. …...
Reading Between the Lines by Nicole Jane
Molly Jones’s new best friend reveals a long-hidden Jones family secret.
Read MoreReading Between the Lines by Nicole JaneFamily Jewels by Rowayn Warwillow
Myra plops down onto the plush rug with a hard thump. Her tiny, frame harmlessly absorbs the sudden movement. Small fingers clutch a toy of fabric scraps sewn in the shape of a bear as a single finger of the…...
Marauder’s Quest (Part 1) by Anne
The day begins as any other—with a morning row with her father. “Vati, can you please just … not? It’s not mama’s fault.” Turning his glowering eyes at her, her father swears in rapid German; too rapid for her to…...
No Stone Worth Your Life by Aisha
His only argument was, ‘Who the hell goes to the beach in winter?’; he figured that was enough to change her mind. It was not.
It didn't matter that he followed her with an extra jacket. Reyar insisted he didn’t care if she got sick in the cold. He simply followed her because his aunt would’ve nagged at him.
Read MoreNo Stone Worth Your Life by AishaMedusa Goes to the Dentist by Maria Johnson
No one has fun going to the dentist, but what if your super power was turning men to stone when they gazed upon your face?
Read MoreMedusa Goes to the Dentist by Maria JohnsonAvatar of Death by Joel
How far would you go to save a loved one? Adam finds out when his friend Julian visits him in jail.
Read MoreAvatar of Death by JoelThe Basement – Dianne Williams
Where does your creativity live...?
Read MoreThe Basement – Dianne Williams“She’s a Jewel” Vyki Carswell
“Elle, Elle,” a voice whispered in the dark, “Are you sure you want to do this?” “Yes, I have to. Just trust me please, Miri.” Elle said. “I do trust you. It’s just weird…...
You Take the Victories by Janet Nichols
A home decorating project goes terribly awry.
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