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The Heroine Who Got Thrown Under the Bus
The writing prompt for this story was: write from the POV of a fairy tale character sharing their side of the story. So you know the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, right? You’ve probably seen it more than once. Are you one of those who thinks that Dorothy is the heroine? Well, let me set…
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The Unfriending
The writing prompt for this story was: write a story with a character pouring out their emotions. “I can’t be your friend anymore.” I stood next to Helen’s red front door as her facial muscles migrated from a forced smile to shock. She didn’t like surprise visits, even from her best friend. “What’s wrong?” said…
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Review: Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Margo’s Got Money Troubles didn’t grab me until about page fifty. By the time I got to the last fifty pages, I was staying up past my bedtime and waking up early to read it. The characters have depth. They make interesting, realistic choices, and they’re complicated. We’ve all been Margo, young and having to…
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The Choice
The writing prompt for this story was: write a story about someone who must fit their entire life in a single suitcase. The air filter machine whirred in competition with the TV anchor’s urgent plea for viewers to follow local authorities’ edicts. My phone showed “Evacuation Zone Level 2,” meaning “Be set to depart on…
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Wedding Llamas
The writing prompt for this story was: end your story with someone saying, “I do.” It took all my strength not to roll my eyes as Heather ambled into our family room, juggling three overfilled binders, which she flung onto the coffee table. Dad bristled at the thudding sound. Heather had been planning her perfect…
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Why Are You Here?
The writing prompt for this story was: write a story about someone finding acceptance. Week 1: As Neal entered the room, she said, “Please sit wherever you are most comfortable. The chair or the sofa.” He chose the chair. “Why are you here?” Neal responded with an attitude. “You tell me.” “That’s not my role.…
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Kristy Schnabel 