First Line: August 2012

It was over almost before it began.

Write a short story on the theme or idea of:

MISTAKE

Since the incident George preferred to work alone, even though it made being a moving man difficult.

barrier, squeak, juice

Gayle stared at the bill, feeling queasy.

"The universe is made of stories, not atoms."

~Muriel Rukeyser

Write a short story on the theme or idea of:

FRIDAY

"Act as if what you do makes a difference.
It does."

~ William James

Leslie wondered if she was being too picky.

Use these three words in a short story:

ash, porch, tight.

Use this line of dialogue in a short story:

"By Friday I might be jumping around."