Buddy my dog came into my life so suddenly. He was my ally, my friend, my buddy. I thought we would have an eternity together. He left me far too soon.

Challenge

The first line of almost any story can be improved by making sure the second line is, "And then the murders began." Give it a try!

DragonMaster

110 reads

Stir Crazy

In a cabin in the woods lived a couple who thought they were happy.

And then the murders began.

Challenge

"I should come with a warning sign." Show us what's written on it! 2-20 words only!

DragonMaster in Micropoetry

93 reads

Chatterbox with nothing to say.

Emotionally distant and confused.

Challenge

If you could send a message to someone who had died, what would you say?

DragonMaster in Stream of Consciousness

111 reads

Love is what brought us together, but why did it have to take us apart?

Challenge

Short and sweet challenge. Write a story--a horror, thriller, drama, comedy, tragedy, etc.--in 15 words. See how much impact you can make with such few words. Winning prize: 50 coins

DragonMaster

101 reads

Life

Born Loudly, kicking and screaming. Lived Peacefully, dreaming of love. Died Silently, cold and alone.

Challenge

The Pi challenge. Pi day (3.14 March 14) is just around the corner and I would like you to write a micropoem with a 3-word title and consists of exactly 14 lines. The poem must be about pies or pi! Make me irrationally hungry! (15-92 words)

DragonMaster in Poetry & Free Verse

99 reads

Pie.

Apple pumpkin, maybe pecan?

No.

I shan't pick one pie,

I shall choose them all and eat them too.

That's it

It is a day for pie.

Today I will eat pie

And cherish it.

I will feast on pies

And let all the others eat pie too.

We will have a banquet of pies for all

And all will be thankful and happy.

Today is a day for pie and for 3.14159

Challenge

Gobble! Gobble! The Thanksgiving feast has staged a mutiny! A coup! A revolt! Infuriated green beans! Rebellious cranberry sauce! A murderous turkey! Fun, eh? Another micropoem challenge. Anthropomorphize the heck out of your cute, bountiful offerings! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

DragonMaster in Micropoetry

148 reads

Food Riot

Everyone around the table

Almost ready to eat

The food is hot and ready when

A "Squawk!" comes from the meat

The green beans choke the carrots

The gravy drowns the swede

Mashed potatoes mashing parsnips

And causing a food stampede

Challenge

Prose Challenge of the Week #49 : Use this sentence to inspire your piece of poetry or prose: "We are all broken." The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100 and will be placed first on our Spotlight page and the runner-up will receive 1000 coins. When sharing to social media, please use the hashtag #ProseChallenge #getlit #itslit

DragonMaster

100 reads

Memories

I remember it

The last time we were cared for

When we were perfect

We had no problems

We were always together

Laughing and smiling

We had so much fun

Every day, the lot of us

We were never upset

Now it's not the same

My friends have all gone away

No one cares for us

I miss the old days

I miss your kind, gentle touch

I miss everything

Now it's different

No one to keep us alive

We are all broken