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True Feelings

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            Many times, people keep their true feelings hidden. It could be because the work environment isn’t conducive to sharing, or it might be that the individual has a difficult time opening up, especially if the relationship is a bit testy.

            Sometimes a person will ask what someone’s feelings are about a given matter. When this happens, the response depends upon the fabric of the relationship, the look in the asker’s eyes, the body position, and even the status of the relationship.

            For example, a boss might not really want to know how an employee feels, while a beloved friend is depending upon an honest response.

            Your task is to write a story in which the protagonist is placed in a situation in which they are asked to express their feelings.

            Have fun with this one.

Personal Artifact

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            Imagine cleaning out a relative’s house and finding something you thought had been thrown away or lost. Holding it brings a smile to your face and lights up your eyes.

            The artifact could be valuable, such as a cameo once owned by your grandmother, or it could be sentimental, such as an old teddy bear.

            Imagine also that another relative lays claim to the item. An argument ensues. Angry words are exchanged. And there’s a possibility that fisticuffs break out.

            Stories such as these appear regularly in the news.

            Another consideration is that a stranger finds the items, perhaps using a metal detector on the beach, or when tending a flower garden. What happens then?

            Your task is to write a story in which the discovery, response and feelings play a major role.

Have fun with this one.

The Candy Shop

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            How many times has a candy shop been a setting in a movie or novel? Most likely, quite a few.

            Imagine being that pioneer child, riding into town on the back of the family wagon, going into the store and finding jars of hard candies right before your eyes. If you could only have just one, which would it be and why?

            What if the temptation was so great, the saliva pooling in your mouth, and you know there’s no money for just one piece? Would you reach into a jar when the owner was busy?

            When did the tradition of buying popcorn and candy to take into a movie begin? For some of us, it’s ingrained in our routines: it wouldn’t feel right to be without the buttery goodness or sticky licorice.

            Your task is to write a story in which candy plays an important role.

            Have fun with this one.