Prompts

1984 - An Unofficial Challenge. Top Story - August 2024.
THIS CHALLENGE IS NOW CLOSED. NO MORE ENTRIES SUBMITTED WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR PRIZES. Welcome to one and all, I have another unofficial challenge for you.
By Liam Storm2 years ago in Writers
The Warm Embrace of Self-Acceptance
The Warm Embrace of Self-Acceptance It takes years to build your trust but it takes a moment, a simple rustle of words through the air, a singular action that dwindles the faith we have in someone. Life has always had its flair of shedding and unwavering our realities with the ones we need to embrace, of robbing us of the sturdy land of certainty and plopping us into the ocean of the unknown, stumbling us into the blatant truth of existential being, making us learning the lessons the hard way. While we may fight it or fight through it, at its dimwits we ought to accept the gospel truth, nothing stays the same. Every breath we draw, every tear that we shed, and every smile we dance with, is permanent in its impermanence, it is so immortal and yet so fleeting. Though time and tide wait for no one, the imprints of our joy and melancholy, the life that we lead through the memories that we create through experiencing our mortality for the first and the last time, become infinite savouries and scars that we hold on to, that change us and shape the way we lead ourselves and charge through the world.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Writers
Chosen by the Emerald Songstress
**Finding Chosen by the Emerald Songstress** In the heart of the ancient forest, where the trees whispered secrets older than time, there was a legend known only to those who dared to listen. The legend spoke of the Emerald Songstress, a mystical being with a voice so enchanting that it could heal wounds, bring rain to parched lands, and even call forth the sun after the darkest night. But more than her song, it was said that she held the power to choose a guardian of the forest, one who would protect the land and its creatures for generations to come.
By Kingsley Egeke2 years ago in Writers
Challenges And Prompts For Vocal Creators
Introduction I will admit that the thing that tempted me into Vocal was the big money challenges (which are now smaller but more frequent) but surprisingly Vocal actually covers all my requirements for writing and rewards.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Writers
Getting Present
You are a Badass Deck, by Jen Sincero — It’s time to get mighty clear about what makes you happy and what makes you feel the most alive, and then create it instead of pretending you can’t have it. The cards in this deck were created from a book You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life.
By Denise E Lindquist2 years ago in Writers
Stepping Inside Self
Self-love is the road toward healing. These prompts are an invitation to step inside yourself. Rupi Kaur Growing up in an alcoholic/addicted family, I didn't understand self-love. I heard it referred to negatively. "Well, he sure loves himself!" Today I know that's more narcissism. Self-love is not at the expense of others.
By Denise E Lindquist2 years ago in Writers
''A Young Prodigy who Becomes Orphaned''
Amara had always been different. By the age of six, she was playing concertos on the piano with a depth of emotion that left adults speechless. By eight, she was solving complex mathematical problems that baffled even her teachers. Her parents, both accomplished scientists, had nurtured her brilliance from the moment she was born.
By Abbas2 years ago in Writers
**The Secret in the Woods**
The woods behind our neighborhood had always been a place of adventure. It was where we built forts out of fallen branches, where we pretended to be explorers charting unknown lands, and where the ordinary world seemed far away. There was a certain magic to those woods, a sense of mystery that kept us coming back, even though we knew we weren’t supposed to go too deep.
By Abbas2 years ago in Writers
The Pitfalls of Momentum Killers
FOMO (fear of missing out) and its counterpart, FOBO (fear of better options), stifle our momentum as we constantly compare ourselves to others and feel pressured to engage in activities, we believe we should be pursuing. However, the next generation of social media-driven acronyms introduces us to ‘JOMO’, or the joy of missing out.
By Narghiza Ergashova2 years ago in Writers
Everything We Need Comes From The Universe
The universe takes and gives everything you didn’t know you needed. These prompts are an invitation to step inside yourself and explore what balance means to you. Rupi Kaur
By Denise E Lindquist2 years ago in Writers
To The Victors
Unseasonably chill winds gust through Vocalia’s streets. Above the library, the most sacred building in the realm, the great bell tolls gently. It is not yet time for the announcements, but the ringing of hammers on boards is only just silenced.
By Alexander McEvoy2 years ago in Writers
The Magic of Childhood: A Journey Through the Wonder Years
Childhood is a time of boundless curiosity, imagination, and discovery. It's a period when the world feels enormous, every day is an adventure, and the smallest things can ignite a sense of wonder. The experiences we have during these early years shape us, coloring our personalities, fueling our dreams, and laying the foundation for the adults we will eventually become. But what makes childhood so magical? Let’s take a journey through the wonder years to explore the beauty and significance of childhood.
By Renu Verma2 years ago in Writers