Happy Friday, SEers! It’s the last day of the work week (joy!) and the first Friday of April. This is the first time I get to trot out a fiction prompt on the SE blog as we all take turns with various rotating Friday topics. Rather than using a photo, I’m going to offer a word cloud and ask you to draw a single selection from it as your story prompt.
For the cloud, I chose to use words that begin with the prefix “sub,” although there are many more than what I’ve included below.
Pick one of these, or pick your own. The only rule is that you must use your chosen word in some manner—whether in poetry, a short story, micro fic, or even a blog post that touches on the subject. Remember to link back here in the comments so everyone can see your creative genius at work. 🙂
Have fun! If you’d like to see what word I chose to use as a story prompt, check out my short fic Dinosaur Waltz. It’s probably not about what you think. 🙂
Story Empire 
Ashamed to say I’ve just discovered (I think It’s ‘just’) Story Empire. Sounds great, Mae. I’ll be checking out posts and stories, although this month is crazy/hectic as I’m taking part in Atoz challenge too!
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Oh, my! The A to Z is grueling. I wish you all the best and applaud you for taking it on. And we’d love to have you visit Story Empire again as time permits. It was great to find your comment here!
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Heading over your way now, Mae! 🙂
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Great. I hope you enjoy it!
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You posted a great story, Mae! I’ll have to check out the others.
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Glad you enjoyed it, Julie!
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Excellent prompt. Mae. I am so behind today that I can’t do it but as you say it would be fun.
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No problem, John. I fully understand being behind. It seems to be my constant state, LOL.
Thanks for checking it out!
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I think it is getting worse. Thanks, Mae.
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Reblogged this on Archer's Aim and commented:
Pick your “sub”-word and join the fiction prompt today on Story Empire.
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thanks for the reblog, P.H.
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Loved the prompt, Mae. I don’t have time to participate, but I read your story; it was great. Going to take a peek at Harmony’s now before I get to work.
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I fully understand about time constraints, Staci, so no worries. I’m glad you enjoyed Dinosaur Waltz, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy Harmony’s offering, too. Happy Friday!
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I did enjoy her story. Both of you left me with the creepy-crawlies up my spine.
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Once more, my blog hasn’t pinged back, lols, so here’s the URL for my response to your fiction prompt, Mae: http://harmonykent.co.uk/friday-fiction-prompt-chained-to-the-desk/ … Great prompt, and I love your ‘Dinosaur Waltz’! 🙂
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Thanks, Harmony, and I’m glad you gave the post a whirl. I loved the word you chose and how you used it in your fic. Great job!
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