Tag: quick write
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She had her arrow aimed at the man’s back, a perfect shot despite the crowded ballroom. Taking a deep, steadying breath, she pulled the bowstring taut and prepared to let the arrow fly- But then her target turned and looked directly at her, finding her in the eaves as if he’d known she was there…
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The woman was nearly one hundred years old. She taught her grandson everything she knew. He would need it one day. She had actually seen this coming. That was the scary part. Not leaving her, as he watched her set up the guns on something at one point only crazy people would have come up…
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Inara rose from her throne as her retinue of warriors entered the great hall. All manner of her people in pieces of armor, in pieces themselves for some, and yet the came in quietly. Still honoring the ways of the court. Their footsteps barely sounding against the black marble floor. Those that would have threatened…
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@thirzahwrites on pinterest Nobody came in apartment buildings. Nobody had enough people or ammo to deal with it. Nobody was crazy enough to try. Not when there were block and block of them all in a row. Jala laughed as she stared at the ceiling as she heard the rest of her small crew moving…
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Kali got in the car and took a deep breath as she closed the door. Normally, Aaron would ask if she was okay. Or turn on the music. But she got in the passenger seat, not the back. “Um, where to?” “Away,” she said as she rummaged through the purse. He didn’t take his eyes…
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Mari sat on the basement stairs, staring at nothing in particular. Her mind raced with all kinds of scenarios but nothing made sense. The faint glow from the kitchen above was about as faint as any idea that stayed in her mind before another one took place. But there he was. Cowering in the darkest…
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Lia stood for a long time outside the small shop. The windows were almost too clear. Crystalline as the lights inside seemed to glitter rather than shine. Almost like the bulbs were meant to resemble fire light of candles. Book shelves in the back were shadowed, appearing dark and worn. Velvet covered seating looked plush…
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Mellia leaned against the wall, just inside of the alley across from what looked to be a crowded bar. She was hoping for something quieter but being lost in a crowd might work too. Tens of people walked by her hiding place without even sensing her. Laughing, staggering, strutting. It was then she knew it…
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Upcoming Post(s) notice
Okay, real soon, I am going to start posting snippets. Really short things written very fast in (most likely) 10 mins or less…no editing just…sand into the sandbox. No castles here. Right now, I am just working on the prose muscle. Describing ish. Because I kinda suck at it. I am going to work this…