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In case you're not familiar with PrompTuesday, it is the brainchild of one of my favorite bloggers (and a really, really good writer), Deb at San Diego Momma. I don't often take part because I have a tin ear for fiction, but I saw this prompt come up on Facebook yesterday and it got into my head.
This week's PrompTuesday was not based on any theme; rather, it was limited to 25 words or fewer. Now there's a limitation I can handle! I must have dreamed about it because when I woke up this morning, it was finished in my mind. At 27 words (ack -- editing time). Here's my effort.
Staring at her bloody wedding ring, embedded in swollen flesh, she raised her hatchet again.
Sorry it's kinda gross. (Also, all ten of my digits are attached and this is NOT a personal statement of any kind.) Go check out PrompTuesday and see what you come up with, then link it back to SanDiegoMomma.com!
So many reasons to love you...
But a hatchet and hacking off a finger?
Ranks RIGHT UP THERE.
Kindredly yours,
Deb
Posted by: San Diego Momma | November 23, 2010 at 08:19 AM
They are really fun, Meg. Im just so awful at fiction that I dont try very often -- but I enjoy it when the inspiration strikes. You should check out her site, anyway -- shes very funny and a great writer. You have a lot in common.
Laurie
Posted by: foolery | November 18, 2010 at 10:30 AM
That sounds like fun! The PrompTuesday, I mean. Not the hacking off of a ring finger.
Posted by: Meg | November 18, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Im a little bit concerned that you would expect something grisly from me, Gramps, but thank you! : )
Posted by: foolery | November 18, 2010 at 09:20 AM
Yeah----just about what ai wold have expected from you.
Actually, it is pretty good as it raises all sorts of questions that should be answered.
Posted by: gramps | November 18, 2010 at 08:52 AM