Category Archives: Writing Prompts

The Doll of Horror – Flash Fiction Challenge

Posted on October 17, 2019 by

The Doll of Horror! Written by Teresa Dean Smeigh copyright October 2015   The doll was as big as the child. Dressed alike they looked so wild. You would never know the doll beguiled Until you saw her fake smile … Continue reading →

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Week of 9-29-2015

Posted on July 28, 2019 by

___________________________________________ Stormy Weather By Teresa Smeigh Copyright September 2015 The weather had been threatening all day, but the Sanger twins wouldn’t listen to reason and took their sailboat out in the bay. The winds were strong and the sailboat took … Continue reading →

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Remorse – writin prompt

Posted on July 27, 2019 by

Remorse Written by Teresa Smeigh Copyright September 2015 He looked at her body splayed on the floor, She looked like she couldn’t take any more. She barely moved, her cries were weak, He never realized that she was so meek. … Continue reading →

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Three Word Wednesday 516 – Shadorma

Posted on July 25, 2019 by

by Teresa Smeigh December 2016 He was parched! The rotund man dragged His sore feet House to house. How scandalous people thought! He’d only asked for water.   Three Word Wednesday.: 3WW Week No. 515 Parched, adjective: (bone) dry, dried … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt – September 20th 2015

Posted on July 21, 2019 by

  Beth looked at the little boy standing in front of her with his hands behind his back. He asked if she was Beth. She replied yes. He got down on his one knee and said, “This is for you, … Continue reading →

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The Kidnapping – 9/7/15

Posted on July 7, 2019 by

___________________________________________________________ The Kidnapping By Teresa Dean Smeigh Copyright September 7, 2015 Nancy and Claire were riding down the roadway with the radio blasting and the convertible top open. Nancy pushed the accelerator down. She wanted to see how fast she … Continue reading →

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Prompt – haiku (freedom)

Posted on July 4, 2019 by

FREEDOM BY TERESA DEAN SMEIGH COPYRIGHT OCTOBER 2015   Freedom rings the bell Of liberty through the land. Hear it ring proudly! Tessa – Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog … Continue reading →

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Word Prompt– Week of 09-22-2015

Posted on June 25, 2019 by

Bonnie Written by Teresa Dean Smeigh Copyright September 2015 She tried to concentrate on her painting, but she could hear soft noises from over by the large oak tree. “Mommy?” came a little child’s voice. Then “Mommy, is that you?” … Continue reading →

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Haiku Challenge – Wing

Posted on June 25, 2019 by

Haiku Challenge – Wing   Uplifting Wings by Teresa Dean Smeigh The breeze filled its wings, As the bird prepared for takeoff Into the unknown.

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The Last Call – Haiku – Ronovan Writes #67

Posted on June 20, 2019 by

RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #67 Cheer&Call Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku’s The Last Call The last call approached, Waitresses cheer loudly now, One more boys let’s go!

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RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #74 Cake&Wolf

Posted on June 7, 2019 by

RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #74 Cake&Wolf ______________________________ The Cake by Teresa Smeigh The cake on counter Thought it safe from dog while gone. He wolfed it down quickly.

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Prompts – Spurned

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

Spurned Jesus’ Love by Teresa Smeigh February 2016 I spurned his love, For forty years. He stayed with me Through the tears. I came back to Him Wanting forgiveness. He forgave me I’m told, No need to confess. Jesus died on … Continue reading →

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Prompt – Car – Used for the story

Posted on June 2, 2019 by

Prompt of – car – Used for the story “What an Arm!” by Teresa (Tessa) Smeigh Copyright February 2016 – 149 words, genre: flash fiction ~~~~ Janis had packed enough for the trip to the beach with 3 babies. Janey … Continue reading →

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Susie’s Toys – Friday Fictioneers May 31, 2017

Posted on May 31, 2019 by

  Susie looked at her poor toys. The three of them the firemen saved and threw outside. They were soaking wet from the firemen putting out the fire in her house and they hadn’t had time to dry yet. As … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Storm – May 31, 2017

Posted on May 31, 2019 by

Tara’s Thin Spiral Notebook – prompt weekly The prompt is: storm The sky was darkening quickly. Annie scrambled to gather her things and get inside before the storm started. As she leaned against a tree, a knife slashed into the … Continue reading →

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Jan 25, 2017 – Dinner

Posted on May 26, 2019 by

Image from WikiCommons, taken by Andrea Pavenello and used under the Creative Commons Agreement Dinner by Teresa Smeigh January 2017 The kitchen smelled odd and the guests were starting to fidget. They admired the lovely table setting in the dining … Continue reading →

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Weekly Writing Prompt – Shadorma

Posted on May 22, 2019 by

(5) Words: | WATCH | EDGE | PROOF | PAUSE | SOOTH | The Proof – by Teresa Smeigh August 2016 Pause to watch, Looking for the proof. Along edge, Peek over. Try to forget what you see, Calmly sooth your nerves. Teresa … Continue reading →

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Our Write Side – February 14, 2017

Posted on May 14, 2019 by

I wrote this last week for another prompt and I think it also fits “Wicked Meandering” and so I am combining them with a few changes. Our Write Side’s Master Class Light and Shade Challenge Image from WikiCommons, taken by … Continue reading →

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My Weekly Writing Challenge – Esther Newton Blog

Posted on May 14, 2019 by

My Weekly Writing Challenge The Appearing Unicorn by Teresa Smeigh January 2016 I attempt to blow my horn And there appears a unicorn. That’s not a sheep, I begin to weep. I shouldn’t have been born.

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Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge – Week 13 – swell and foam (Tanka)

Posted on May 5, 2019 by

Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge – Week 13 – swell and foam Gentle Waves by Teresa Smeigh September 2016 The swell of water rolls, Gently over my bare feet. The foam disappears back into the sea slowly, As another gently rolls in. … Continue reading →

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