On My Mind…

Prompt Word: Take Bowan went to the Charter company in charge of the defunct dungeon where Jake had died. He was there seeking official permission for him and “a few friends” to visit where their friend had passed after hours. Tess knew full well what Bowan was really asking, and figured it was harmless. As he started the conversation, she steered him away from the desk into an aclove, so they could discuss this matter away from the common area....

Prompt Word: Slake The dungeon had been defeated decades ago, and it was now a training ground for new hunters. Last week, Jake had been found dead, crushed by a boulder. There had long been rumors of a cave troll hiding in that old dungeon. To Andi and Bowan, the conclusion was obvious and a thorough hunting party should be organized. The “Royal Charter of Hunter Training” that used the space had promised a swift investigation....

Prompt Word: Ace #wss366 (ace) (1/3) An explosion fills the screen, and after three beats of the high paced soundtrack suddenly silenced, a whole second, the hero’s space fighter finally emerges from the fringes of the shrinking fireball. Jeremy comments, “That’s why he’s the ace.” His group of tween friends all agree enthusiastically, much to the embarrassment of Robert, who had tried to get the kids to understand on the ride over that there is supposed to be some decorum in a public movie theater....

Prompt Word: Brief #wss366 (brief) (1/2) Patricia: I really wish you wouldn’t say that, Chuck. Chuck: Say, what? Patricia: Ugh, that thing you just said. It makes you sound like a cartoon character. Chuck: What do you mean? You did a great pitch in there, and I think the board was impressed by what you had to say. Patricia: Yes, thank you, I wish you would say it that way....