Smoke On The Water

By Sarah Orr Aten Part 1: Beagus hung his face over the cup before him, willing the smoke from the candle down, down, down into its contents. It dancedon the surface of the brown water in the cup before gliding backup, escaping the vessel. Beagus silently cursed for what felt like the hundredth time. He tried again, this time concentrating on the flame. Yes, good,Continue reading “Smoke On The Water”

It’s story time!

Your story or poem can be as long or as short as you want it to be. All four pieces below have to be used. Go wild.  The only thing is, you can’t kill your main character.  Post your work in the comments below. Feel free to tag and share.  Here are your story lines:Continue reading “It’s story time!”

A Writers’ Shindig

Six authors. Six stories. One amazing workshop.  When I received the invitation from Ted Wallenius aka shredbobted about joining a writing group; I was very nervous. I’m very young in my writing journey. My blog will be three years old in September. However, I’ve been writing for a long time privately. The daunting question was;Continue reading “A Writers’ Shindig”

Lost Past; A Star Trek Story

Paramount Global owns the Star Trek franchise. This is a piece of fan fiction based on Star Trek the Next Generation. Death by chocolate  Picard was sitting in Ten-Forward enjoying a relaxing evening. Sher walking into the room, pulled his attention from his cup of tea.  She noticed him stand up and walked  over toContinue reading “Lost Past; A Star Trek Story”

Lost Past; A Star Trek Story

Paramount Global owns the Star Trek franchise. This is a piece of fan fiction based on Star Trek the Next Generation. Cheeseburgers in space Data wrapped his arms around her waist, kissing the top of her head. He took another deep breath, “peaches. That is what I smell.” She giggled, “It is already coming back;Continue reading “Lost Past; A Star Trek Story”

Flash fiction prompt — 09feb26

Zero serving zero Beep.  Beep. Beep. Beep. That was the first thing to fill the darkness.  Beep.  Beep. Beep.  The beeping was soft and light. It seemed to float in the darkness.  Beep.  With each beep, a shape started to form. Much like the beeping, it was soft and light. Four black wavy strings formed;Continue reading “Flash fiction prompt — 09feb26”

Coreopsis 11 -a

There was a knock on the inner door. “Come,” Sarah called.    Josh opened the door. “Where’s the Prince?”    “He’s taking a shower. Why?”    “Here.” He handed her the blanket and her pajamas. “The Prince wants to pay me back. I don’t want him to.”    “Thank you Josh.”    “Anything.” He smiled.Continue reading “Coreopsis 11 -a”

Lost Past; A Star Trek Story

Paramount Global owns the Star Trek franchise. This is a piece of fan fiction based on Star Trek the Next Generation. Let’s grill Data walked into his quarters rubbing his head. He let out a long sigh. Sher ran across the room and jumped into his arms, wrapping her legs around his waist. “Hard dayContinue reading “Lost Past; A Star Trek Story”

Coreopsis 10- d

   Orion and Juliah left the restaurant and headed back to the train station.     “Okay bro, what is this all about?”    “I don’t know.” He seemed so deflated.      “We were sitting at breakfast this morning talking. She had bought two blueberry bagels when the train stopped in Merentro. I had gottenContinue reading “Coreopsis 10- d”