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And... on time, is Prompt 28!
"The band was loud, the floor was sticky, and the drinks were far too expensive. It was the ideal cover." #TRWrites
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"The band was loud, the floor was sticky, and the drinks were far too expensive. It was the ideal cover." #TRWrites
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December 28, 2024 at 11:53 PM
And... on time, is Prompt 28!
"The band was loud, the floor was sticky, and the drinks were far too expensive. It was the ideal cover." #TRWrites
#creativewriting #writing #amwriting #writingprompt #writer #ttrpgs
"The band was loud, the floor was sticky, and the drinks were far too expensive. It was the ideal cover." #TRWrites
#creativewriting #writing #amwriting #writingprompt #writer #ttrpgs
Time is wobbly. We may be losing track of it...
Ahem! Prompt 27, slides in late.
"The fork in the road was silver with long tines, now rusted with years of neglect. No one ever removed it for fear of the curse." #TRWrites
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Ahem! Prompt 27, slides in late.
"The fork in the road was silver with long tines, now rusted with years of neglect. No one ever removed it for fear of the curse." #TRWrites
#amwriting #writer #writing #writingprompt #ttrpgs #creativewriting
December 28, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Time is wobbly. We may be losing track of it...
Ahem! Prompt 27, slides in late.
"The fork in the road was silver with long tines, now rusted with years of neglect. No one ever removed it for fear of the curse." #TRWrites
#amwriting #writer #writing #writingprompt #ttrpgs #creativewriting
Ahem! Prompt 27, slides in late.
"The fork in the road was silver with long tines, now rusted with years of neglect. No one ever removed it for fear of the curse." #TRWrites
#amwriting #writer #writing #writingprompt #ttrpgs #creativewriting
Excellent! We wish Loazen so much luck in his vigilance.
Loazen stood vigilant at his post! Despite the newest form of olfactory propaganda coming over the Canadian Border Wall. It was enticing especially since all the maple trees stood up and migrated north fifty years ago. But he wouldn’t break. No matter how much he wanted to see a real hockey game.
We can't believe we've been at this for 23 days already!
"It was a cloudy day. The fog hung low in the sky and tasted like maple syrup."
Enjoy your #writingprompt & feel free to share your ideas with us. #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writer #writing #ttrpgs
"It was a cloudy day. The fog hung low in the sky and tasted like maple syrup."
Enjoy your #writingprompt & feel free to share your ideas with us. #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writer #writing #ttrpgs
December 28, 2024 at 11:50 PM
Excellent! We wish Loazen so much luck in his vigilance.
We skipped yesterday, but let's pretend this is our 26th prompt.
"Of all of the places in the world, this one was rather odd. The people were overtly friendly, but the landscape was unwelcoming." #TRWrites
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"Of all of the places in the world, this one was rather odd. The people were overtly friendly, but the landscape was unwelcoming." #TRWrites
#creativewriting #writing #amwriting #writer #ttrpgs #writingprompt
December 26, 2024 at 11:41 PM
We skipped yesterday, but let's pretend this is our 26th prompt.
"Of all of the places in the world, this one was rather odd. The people were overtly friendly, but the landscape was unwelcoming." #TRWrites
#creativewriting #writing #amwriting #writer #ttrpgs #writingprompt
"Of all of the places in the world, this one was rather odd. The people were overtly friendly, but the landscape was unwelcoming." #TRWrites
#creativewriting #writing #amwriting #writer #ttrpgs #writingprompt
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As Shannon lifted his goggles she saw that Bevin’s experiment had been successful. They laughed tasting the substance on the wall. Quantum poultry acceleration actually worked! But where was Bevin? Shannon looked around the lab in horror and realized there was too much goop to just be poultry.
Prompt 24 is here for you!!
"A jelly-like substance dripped from the walls. From its scent, it seemed like it could be boiled down into soup broth."
Share what it inspires with us. #TRWrites
#writingprompt #amwriting #writer #writing #ttrpgs #creativewriting
"A jelly-like substance dripped from the walls. From its scent, it seemed like it could be boiled down into soup broth."
Share what it inspires with us. #TRWrites
#writingprompt #amwriting #writer #writing #ttrpgs #creativewriting
December 25, 2024 at 1:16 AM
As Shannon lifted his goggles she saw that Bevin’s experiment had been successful. They laughed tasting the substance on the wall. Quantum poultry acceleration actually worked! But where was Bevin? Shannon looked around the lab in horror and realized there was too much goop to just be poultry.
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Phred hung his head as his branded prosthetic arm clattered against the plate. Sure his arm was shaped like a joint with a giant logo on it and it didn’t fit quite right but after his prescription one was repossessed it was his only option. Especially after the government shut down the Go Fund Me.
20th prompt time!!
"He dropped his joint on his burger. It was the saddest story they every heard."
This sounds like a fun one. We can't wait to read what ideas it sparks. #TRWrites
#creativewriting #writingprompt #writer #amwriting #writing #ttrpgs
"He dropped his joint on his burger. It was the saddest story they every heard."
This sounds like a fun one. We can't wait to read what ideas it sparks. #TRWrites
#creativewriting #writingprompt #writer #amwriting #writing #ttrpgs
December 25, 2024 at 1:28 AM
Phred hung his head as his branded prosthetic arm clattered against the plate. Sure his arm was shaped like a joint with a giant logo on it and it didn’t fit quite right but after his prescription one was repossessed it was his only option. Especially after the government shut down the Go Fund Me.
Prompt 24 is here for you!!
"A jelly-like substance dripped from the walls. From its scent, it seemed like it could be boiled down into soup broth."
Share what it inspires with us. #TRWrites
#writingprompt #amwriting #writer #writing #ttrpgs #creativewriting
"A jelly-like substance dripped from the walls. From its scent, it seemed like it could be boiled down into soup broth."
Share what it inspires with us. #TRWrites
#writingprompt #amwriting #writer #writing #ttrpgs #creativewriting
December 24, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Prompt 24 is here for you!!
"A jelly-like substance dripped from the walls. From its scent, it seemed like it could be boiled down into soup broth."
Share what it inspires with us. #TRWrites
#writingprompt #amwriting #writer #writing #ttrpgs #creativewriting
"A jelly-like substance dripped from the walls. From its scent, it seemed like it could be boiled down into soup broth."
Share what it inspires with us. #TRWrites
#writingprompt #amwriting #writer #writing #ttrpgs #creativewriting
We can't believe we've been at this for 23 days already!
"It was a cloudy day. The fog hung low in the sky and tasted like maple syrup."
Enjoy your #writingprompt & feel free to share your ideas with us. #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writer #writing #ttrpgs
"It was a cloudy day. The fog hung low in the sky and tasted like maple syrup."
Enjoy your #writingprompt & feel free to share your ideas with us. #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writer #writing #ttrpgs
December 24, 2024 at 1:57 AM
We can't believe we've been at this for 23 days already!
"It was a cloudy day. The fog hung low in the sky and tasted like maple syrup."
Enjoy your #writingprompt & feel free to share your ideas with us. #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writer #writing #ttrpgs
"It was a cloudy day. The fog hung low in the sky and tasted like maple syrup."
Enjoy your #writingprompt & feel free to share your ideas with us. #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writer #writing #ttrpgs
Reposted by The Word Refinery
Nothing outside of the manor was affected. It's as though a curse was placed specifically on the folks - an adventuring party - inside. Their allies have been working around the clock for almost a year now, trying to free them. Thank goodness they have more allies than enemies... #TRWrites
Prompt 21 showing up after a day of baking 🍪!
"The doors swung open with gusto. Everyone paused and they've been stuck this way ever since."
Oooo! What ideas does that one generate? #TRWrites
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"The doors swung open with gusto. Everyone paused and they've been stuck this way ever since."
Oooo! What ideas does that one generate? #TRWrites
#writingprompt #writer #amwriting #writing #creativewriting #ttrps
December 22, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Nothing outside of the manor was affected. It's as though a curse was placed specifically on the folks - an adventuring party - inside. Their allies have been working around the clock for almost a year now, trying to free them. Thank goodness they have more allies than enemies... #TRWrites
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He hadn't meant to bring down the mood so much, but losing all of that treasure down a seemingly bottomless pit due to a Nat 1 DEX save was a hard pill to swallow. His friends understood. The dice giveth... the dice taketh away. #TRWrites
20th prompt time!!
"He dropped his joint on his burger. It was the saddest story they every heard."
This sounds like a fun one. We can't wait to read what ideas it sparks. #TRWrites
#creativewriting #writingprompt #writer #amwriting #writing #ttrpgs
"He dropped his joint on his burger. It was the saddest story they every heard."
This sounds like a fun one. We can't wait to read what ideas it sparks. #TRWrites
#creativewriting #writingprompt #writer #amwriting #writing #ttrpgs
December 22, 2024 at 10:25 PM
He hadn't meant to bring down the mood so much, but losing all of that treasure down a seemingly bottomless pit due to a Nat 1 DEX save was a hard pill to swallow. His friends understood. The dice giveth... the dice taketh away. #TRWrites
Our 22nd prompt is here already!
"Oh no! Donuts at a political rally."
Share your #creativewriting ideas with us #TRWrites.
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"Oh no! Donuts at a political rally."
Share your #creativewriting ideas with us #TRWrites.
#amwriting #writingprompt #writer #writing #ttrpgs
December 22, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Our 22nd prompt is here already!
"Oh no! Donuts at a political rally."
Share your #creativewriting ideas with us #TRWrites.
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"Oh no! Donuts at a political rally."
Share your #creativewriting ideas with us #TRWrites.
#amwriting #writingprompt #writer #writing #ttrpgs
Prompt 21 showing up after a day of baking 🍪!
"The doors swung open with gusto. Everyone paused and they've been stuck this way ever since."
Oooo! What ideas does that one generate? #TRWrites
#writingprompt #writer #amwriting #writing #creativewriting #ttrps
"The doors swung open with gusto. Everyone paused and they've been stuck this way ever since."
Oooo! What ideas does that one generate? #TRWrites
#writingprompt #writer #amwriting #writing #creativewriting #ttrps
December 21, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Prompt 21 showing up after a day of baking 🍪!
"The doors swung open with gusto. Everyone paused and they've been stuck this way ever since."
Oooo! What ideas does that one generate? #TRWrites
#writingprompt #writer #amwriting #writing #creativewriting #ttrps
"The doors swung open with gusto. Everyone paused and they've been stuck this way ever since."
Oooo! What ideas does that one generate? #TRWrites
#writingprompt #writer #amwriting #writing #creativewriting #ttrps
This is such a sad tale! #TRWrites
Kenny sat at the counter. His last $10 on lunch. His story of misspent youth gathered listeners. Loves lost to his own ego. A business gamble landing bad. The scam he fooled himself thinking a come-back. His heart gave out. His joint fell from his fingers. Flame smouldering out - lost in the sauce.
20th prompt time!!
"He dropped his joint on his burger. It was the saddest story they every heard."
This sounds like a fun one. We can't wait to read what ideas it sparks. #TRWrites
#creativewriting #writingprompt #writer #amwriting #writing #ttrpgs
"He dropped his joint on his burger. It was the saddest story they every heard."
This sounds like a fun one. We can't wait to read what ideas it sparks. #TRWrites
#creativewriting #writingprompt #writer #amwriting #writing #ttrpgs
December 21, 2024 at 11:08 PM
This is such a sad tale! #TRWrites
20th prompt time!!
"He dropped his joint on his burger. It was the saddest story they every heard."
This sounds like a fun one. We can't wait to read what ideas it sparks. #TRWrites
#creativewriting #writingprompt #writer #amwriting #writing #ttrpgs
"He dropped his joint on his burger. It was the saddest story they every heard."
This sounds like a fun one. We can't wait to read what ideas it sparks. #TRWrites
#creativewriting #writingprompt #writer #amwriting #writing #ttrpgs
December 20, 2024 at 9:25 PM
20th prompt time!!
"He dropped his joint on his burger. It was the saddest story they every heard."
This sounds like a fun one. We can't wait to read what ideas it sparks. #TRWrites
#creativewriting #writingprompt #writer #amwriting #writing #ttrpgs
"He dropped his joint on his burger. It was the saddest story they every heard."
This sounds like a fun one. We can't wait to read what ideas it sparks. #TRWrites
#creativewriting #writingprompt #writer #amwriting #writing #ttrpgs
Prompt 19, coming to you now!
"Either everything became really large or I became incredibly tiny. Neither idea seemed plausible, yet those were the most reasonable explanations."
Share with us what idea(s) this sparks using #TRWrites!
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"Either everything became really large or I became incredibly tiny. Neither idea seemed plausible, yet those were the most reasonable explanations."
Share with us what idea(s) this sparks using #TRWrites!
#creativewriting #writingprompt #writing #amwriting #ttrpgs
December 19, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Prompt 19, coming to you now!
"Either everything became really large or I became incredibly tiny. Neither idea seemed plausible, yet those were the most reasonable explanations."
Share with us what idea(s) this sparks using #TRWrites!
#creativewriting #writingprompt #writing #amwriting #ttrpgs
"Either everything became really large or I became incredibly tiny. Neither idea seemed plausible, yet those were the most reasonable explanations."
Share with us what idea(s) this sparks using #TRWrites!
#creativewriting #writingprompt #writing #amwriting #ttrpgs
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I keep trying to communicate that I don't understand them, but no sound escapes my mouth. If only I had better control over the dream, but it seems that they are in charge of this one, twisting the landscape at a whim. I, unfortunately, am only along for the ride...
#TRWrites
#TRWrites
Can you believe it's already time for prompt 18??
"The same figure has visited my dreams every night for a year. One of these nights, he's going to realize I don't speak whatever language that is."
Such a fun one! #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writingprompt #writer #ttrpg #writing
"The same figure has visited my dreams every night for a year. One of these nights, he's going to realize I don't speak whatever language that is."
Such a fun one! #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writingprompt #writer #ttrpg #writing
December 19, 2024 at 6:43 PM
I keep trying to communicate that I don't understand them, but no sound escapes my mouth. If only I had better control over the dream, but it seems that they are in charge of this one, twisting the landscape at a whim. I, unfortunately, am only along for the ride...
#TRWrites
#TRWrites
That's excellent news. Things are generally better when dragons get involved!
By the time night fell and transcription began, it was too late to make much sense of their meaning. It was like trying to understand a fantasy series by starting in the middle of the third book. And who knows? Maybe that's what we were getting. There were definitely dragons involved.
#TRWrites
#TRWrites
Happy 17th #writingprompt from us to you!
"The stars started blinking out a message. No one could see them, though, since it was still daytime."
What will you create this time?? #TRWrites
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"The stars started blinking out a message. No one could see them, though, since it was still daytime."
What will you create this time?? #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writing #writer #ttrpgs
December 19, 2024 at 6:38 PM
That's excellent news. Things are generally better when dragons get involved!
Can you believe it's already time for prompt 18??
"The same figure has visited my dreams every night for a year. One of these nights, he's going to realize I don't speak whatever language that is."
Such a fun one! #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writingprompt #writer #ttrpg #writing
"The same figure has visited my dreams every night for a year. One of these nights, he's going to realize I don't speak whatever language that is."
Such a fun one! #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writingprompt #writer #ttrpg #writing
December 19, 2024 at 1:34 AM
Can you believe it's already time for prompt 18??
"The same figure has visited my dreams every night for a year. One of these nights, he's going to realize I don't speak whatever language that is."
Such a fun one! #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writingprompt #writer #ttrpg #writing
"The same figure has visited my dreams every night for a year. One of these nights, he's going to realize I don't speak whatever language that is."
Such a fun one! #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writingprompt #writer #ttrpg #writing
We wonder what a wild world awaits!
Moments later, the smallest one opened his eyes. Everyone else was fully reclined and perfectly still. Eerily still. Glad he was still awake, he carefully slid down from his chair, revealing a pile of food he'd pretended to eat. With a grin, he ran for the door to see what was out there.
#TRWrites
#TRWrites
Here we are with prompt 16! Happy #creativewriting with it.
"The partook of the delicious feast. Then, they fell asleep for their traditional 30 days of rest." #TRWrites
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"The partook of the delicious feast. Then, they fell asleep for their traditional 30 days of rest." #TRWrites
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December 19, 2024 at 1:28 AM
We wonder what a wild world awaits!
Happy 17th #writingprompt from us to you!
"The stars started blinking out a message. No one could see them, though, since it was still daytime."
What will you create this time?? #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writing #writer #ttrpgs
"The stars started blinking out a message. No one could see them, though, since it was still daytime."
What will you create this time?? #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writing #writer #ttrpgs
December 17, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Happy 17th #writingprompt from us to you!
"The stars started blinking out a message. No one could see them, though, since it was still daytime."
What will you create this time?? #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writing #writer #ttrpgs
"The stars started blinking out a message. No one could see them, though, since it was still daytime."
What will you create this time?? #TRWrites
#creativewriting #amwriting #writing #writer #ttrpgs
Eerie! So very creepy. We love it!
By the third day, it was horrifying. The dancers' faces had become masks of exhaustion and agony, their movements rigid and clumsy. Those who fell continued to spasm in time to the rest of them. The strangest part was the lack of music. The only sounds were shuffling feet and the wind.
#TRWrites
#TRWrites
Our 14th prompt for your #creativewriting minds:
"When the first few people started dancing, it was charming. Once the whole town got involved, it became creepy."
We can't wait to read what it inspires! #TRWrites
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"When the first few people started dancing, it was charming. Once the whole town got involved, it became creepy."
We can't wait to read what it inspires! #TRWrites
#writingprompt #amwriting #writer #ttrpg
December 17, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Eerie! So very creepy. We love it!
Haha. That star has unrealistic expectations.
"Grab the rope ladder!"
"Could you put your pants back on?"
"Put the flare gun down!"
Just a constant string of demands yelled over an incessant chopping sound and a howling wind. I took a sip from my cup and tried to ignore it.
"No! Don't drink MORE seawater!"
#TRWrites
"Could you put your pants back on?"
"Put the flare gun down!"
Just a constant string of demands yelled over an incessant chopping sound and a howling wind. I took a sip from my cup and tried to ignore it.
"No! Don't drink MORE seawater!"
#TRWrites
Prompt 15... just about halfway through!
"The stars were my guides and friends. Except for that one there who is extremely rude and bossy."
Have fun! #TRWrites
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"The stars were my guides and friends. Except for that one there who is extremely rude and bossy."
Have fun! #TRWrites
#creativewriting #writer #amwriting #writingprompt #ttrpgs
December 17, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Haha. That star has unrealistic expectations.
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As a researcher, I found it fascinating, which is what why I studied them for years.
I remember how surprised I was when the oozes gathered, full of all kinds of creatures, then fell into a 30 day hibernation of sorts. Slowly, their food was digested as they grew in size, then duplicated.
#TRWrites
I remember how surprised I was when the oozes gathered, full of all kinds of creatures, then fell into a 30 day hibernation of sorts. Slowly, their food was digested as they grew in size, then duplicated.
#TRWrites
Here we are with prompt 16! Happy #creativewriting with it.
"The partook of the delicious feast. Then, they fell asleep for their traditional 30 days of rest." #TRWrites
#amwriting #writingprompt #writer #writing #ttrpgs
"The partook of the delicious feast. Then, they fell asleep for their traditional 30 days of rest." #TRWrites
#amwriting #writingprompt #writer #writing #ttrpgs
December 17, 2024 at 8:36 PM
As a researcher, I found it fascinating, which is what why I studied them for years.
I remember how surprised I was when the oozes gathered, full of all kinds of creatures, then fell into a 30 day hibernation of sorts. Slowly, their food was digested as they grew in size, then duplicated.
#TRWrites
I remember how surprised I was when the oozes gathered, full of all kinds of creatures, then fell into a 30 day hibernation of sorts. Slowly, their food was digested as they grew in size, then duplicated.
#TRWrites
Here we are with prompt 16! Happy #creativewriting with it.
"The partook of the delicious feast. Then, they fell asleep for their traditional 30 days of rest." #TRWrites
#amwriting #writingprompt #writer #writing #ttrpgs
"The partook of the delicious feast. Then, they fell asleep for their traditional 30 days of rest." #TRWrites
#amwriting #writingprompt #writer #writing #ttrpgs
December 16, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Here we are with prompt 16! Happy #creativewriting with it.
"The partook of the delicious feast. Then, they fell asleep for their traditional 30 days of rest." #TRWrites
#amwriting #writingprompt #writer #writing #ttrpgs
"The partook of the delicious feast. Then, they fell asleep for their traditional 30 days of rest." #TRWrites
#amwriting #writingprompt #writer #writing #ttrpgs