From short stories to poetry to just her opinions on life. Heather writes it all.
January 21, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that rephrases “light at the end of the tunnel.” Think of how the cliche replacement communicates a hopeful ending and aligns with your character or story. Go where the prompt leads! Leave The Lights On We used to think there was... Continue Reading →
Appreciating NatureJeff went for a hike in the mountains at the break of dawn. He felt like it was the best time of day to truly appreciate nature. As he stopped to take in the view over the cliff, the ground gave way and Jeff only had seconds to hold onto a branch of a... Continue Reading →
Be Careful What You Wish For It had been a long day, and Ashley just wanted to get home. Not that there was anything or anyone waiting for her when she got there. She secretly wished to be coming home to someone and was tired of hearing her relatives ask her when she will finally... Continue Reading →
Mail Order Bride "Bring me more food, woman!” Sam yelled at Ming Li. Sam had used an online site to find a bride from another country. He, being a privileged white American male, just naturally assumed that his new bride didn’t speak any English. So, he mostly pointed and yelled a lot. Once she brought... Continue Reading →
Zombie Apocalypse Marcus had spent his whole adult life prepping his house with all kinds of weapons and rations in case of a zombie attack. One night, while watching the news, he heard something outside his house. Marcus got his shot gun and opened the door to see a zombie with green skin and ragged... Continue Reading →
January 14, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about dressing up. It can be a child or another character. Be playful or go where the prompt leads! Makeover Dorothy gave her sister a cup of hot tea that afternoon. Rose sipped the tea and complained about the weather. Suddenly,... Continue Reading →
When I saw her, she was standing alone on the side of the road in the dark. When I pulled over, she got in without saying anything. She hung her head low covering her face with her long brown hair. "Where are you going?" I asked turning back onto the road. I noticed she had... Continue Reading →
Friends are hard to findWhen you are so far awayWe try anyway Words are all we haveSo we type until we bleedTo show that we care Two hearts togetherCombined through the clicks of keysConnected friendship Losing interestOne begins to fade awayLeaving memories The connection breaksOnly when we stop caringFriendships need real work Real friendship will... Continue Reading →
Thud Thud Anxiety builds. Sweat drips down his face as Michael tries to act natural as he eats. Jazz music plays sweetly throughout the room. Nancy keeps looking at Michael as if he is nervous to be meeting her parents for the first time. Thud Thud Nancy's father tries to make small talk and use... Continue Reading →
