Tag Archives: Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

The Mythical Land of Man and His Kind

Posted on March 16, 2024 by crispina kemp

No one had ever said of Klukelunnen that he was wise. Adventuresome, aye, and brave; some might say to the point of stupidity for he never could turn his back on a challenge. Not ever. Aye, and that was the … Continue reading →

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Her Greatest Desire

Posted on March 9, 2024 by crispina kemp

It was her dream, her ambition, her greatest desire It’s what had set her body on fire And how that fire consumed her flesh Though never from monstrous form, a sylph did wrest That wasn’t how the Mothers granted her … Continue reading →

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A Case of Possession?

Posted on March 2, 2024 by crispina kemp

Was it a case of possession, perhaps? Like Arvina’s unquiet spirit was trying to live again through Arwen? 18 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Spirit Excerpt from my work-in-progress…

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Quizzical Guillan

Posted on February 24, 2024 by crispina kemp

Guillan pulls in his fleshy lips and chews them, his leather-gloved hand up to cover it. Did he intend the impression of thinking? Aye, Arvina knows what he’s thinking. He’s wondering what to do with this parcel of worms. He’s … Continue reading →

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Glenda the Goose

Posted on February 18, 2024 by crispina kemp

Ever since an ungainly gosling, Glenda hasn’t wanted to join with the gang – those gaggling girls with their goggling at the glorified guys, all greedily grappling for the grass and grain. Most ungregarious, is Glenda. 35 words written for … Continue reading →

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Since We’re Apart

Posted on February 10, 2024 by crispina kemp

Boredom The bane of my existence Where’s the challenge, the excitement Every day, this sameness Bereft Since you left I long to expire Be buried in a cold earthen grave For with my ungodliness it’ll never be beneath the church … Continue reading →

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Thusi the Magician

Posted on January 27, 2024 by crispina kemp

The sun as it crested the valley caught Thusi still filling his water flasks at the designated pool. It wasn’t that the water was low but that he kept losing his purpose in the turmoil that spilled from the depths … Continue reading →

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Problems at the Foundational School For All Things Grey

Posted on January 20, 2024 by crispina kemp

Now listen to this, guys—no, no, quieten down, I’ve something important to say. And so began Melinda Black’s day Head teacher at the Foundational School of All Things Grey It wasn’t easy to get their attention Even when she threatened … Continue reading →

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He Lied

Posted on January 6, 2024 by crispina kemp

What sort of guide A man who lied He could’ve led us into danger He wasn’t even a proper ranger He’d the badge, for sure But partly covered, kept obscure What’s more, he was rather mature No, the man clearly … Continue reading →

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The One-Eyed Blink

Posted on December 30, 2023 by crispina kemp

Come here, wee one I’ll teach you the one-eyed blink That’s a wink 13 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Wink

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