The Spider caressed his moustache, spying the gilded mirror above the banquette. He enjoyed living up to his villainous name, tonight included. He held the poisoned tabasco sauce and poured an invisible bit onto the spiced meat dish he knew she loved. No doubt she would call for a nurse, but too late. He would pretend upset in the windmill of chaos that ensued.
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Can You Tell A Story In…
“Borrow money from pessimists, they don’t expect it back” Stephen Wright
One-Liner Wednesday – A burning question
protest
write the issue
sign petition outcries
be a rebel once in your life
and act
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Cinquain Poetry Prompt 43: REBEL is your inspiration.
Carrie looked up to see her painting on display. She smiled as she gave her husband a hug. Her hard work was coming to fruition as she proudly eyed her artwork. The cafe was an off broadway location for actors to enjoy themselves after a night of theater. The locals knew to leave them alone after the theater closed, but even then, the restaurant’s popularity was growing. Soon it would not be the safe haven for the celebrities. The cozy atmosphere and colorful decor was inviting, and Carrie was overjoyed to see her contribution displayed along with well known artists.
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13 March 2026
softly set
butterfly wings drop
fluttering
dripping life
sunny flights are now over
soaring done
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W3 Prompt #202: Wea’ve Written Weekly
sunset hues persist
trees provide gosling safety
winter chills approach
in smoky mountain ranges
soon geese will head to new home
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#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 55, Ekphrastic Poetry, 3/10/26
She ran her hand beneath the park bench and sure enough, just as he said, she felt the envelope secured there by tape. Sara was so excited she could barely open the note! Her fingers fumbled and then before she opened the paper to read, she sighed at the thought of her soon to be husband, Jim. He was everything she always wanted! Sara opened the paper to read: “I’m sorry, Sara, but I’ve decided to join the French Foreign Legion. I left this morning at nine.” Sara fainted.
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Fandango’s Story Starter #237
deep need of pleasure
a burning taste familiar
breathing in tandem
lungs expand, accepting smoke
slowly the feeling spreads on
open mind stretches
dreamy invited visions
sending contentment
brain desires ever more
surrounds with satisfaction
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I took a different mode inspired by the word cigarette and how it controls environment
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This Week’s Writer’s Workshop Prompts: March 10, 2026
Everything pointed to the end
Warring everywhere, with bad intend
No escaping when leaders won’t bend
Hateful messaging is the trend.
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What do you see # 331- 9 February, 2026
Joe looked right at his wife, and was not really shocked, but mildly surprised. Such a beautiful woman, but not to her thinking. Helen had been told her looks were ordinary and not to expect any man to take an interest in her. Instead they said, rely on your brain and sharpen your skills in the world of science. Helen believed her parents and threw herself into her studies, earning a doctorate in cosmetic sciences. Now at 38, she finally stopped experimenting on herself.
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Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge: 03/10/2026
The Bag Lady 
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