August 31st Topics

Ink
Before we computed, we used ink. Remember a time when you and ink found your happy place. Or, failing that, tell a good golf story.


Contact
She locked herself into the communication pod and entered the codes to reach ...

August 30th Topics

Clichés
What would you like to evolve into? What is on your island? Pick a dozen of your favorite clichés and include them in a story.


The Other
He'd left her alone that morning and as she wandered the house, she knew she wasn't alone, and she knew ...

August 29th Topics

Fangs
What do you know and love about vampires? How do you get an edge in business? Who is the meanest supervisor you ever had?


Stairway
The short walk up the stairs led to the building where ...

August 28th Topics

Ranking
Are you the oldest? Youngest? How has your ranking in the family played out in your life? What do you want to tell a family therapist or psychologist?


Loch Ness
The monster turned out to be ...

August 27th Topics

English
What are the most common grammar mistakes that drive you crazy? Describe a clerk at the grocery story, coffee shop, or someplace else, whom you've come to know simply by doing repeat business with him or her.


Kittens
The place served as a refuge for young ladies who ...

August 26th Topics

Pillows
How many little pillows are in your house and why? What would you do to redecorate your bedroom? What's the worst interior decorating decision you've ever made?


VacationShe awoke from her sleep to the million-dollar views and ...

August 25th Topics

Lawn Care
How is your yard looking these days? What has been good to you? If you could ride in a limo, where would you go?


Sailing
The tiny boat arrived on the tiny island just in time for ...

August 24th Topics

Gangsters
Who scares you? What scares you? Know any good gang stories? Know any good birthday stories?


Organ
The groaning maniacal sounds booming out of the pipe organ served to ...

August 23rd Topics

Shag
Describe your favorite memories from the 70s. Describe your home renovation plans.


Diving
He felt free as he discarded his clothes, jumped onto the diving board, and ...

August 22nd Topics

Trophy
What trophies have you won? What trophies would you like to win? Who would be your ideal mate?


The Book
She poured over the ledgers only to discover ...

August 21st Topics

Oprah
What do you want Oprah to give you? What do you want your latest date, lover or spouse to give you? If you could have a free car, which one would you like?


Pool
The bar was empty and the pool table unused; she wondered ...

August 20th Topics

Hate
What is your list of pet peeves and how do you live with them? What is great or terrible about your living arrangements?


The Maid
He'd told her to have tea and muffins ready, and this time ...

August 19th Topics

Booze
Remember a time when you bought something from an ice cream truck. Remember a time when you bought something from a liquor vendor. Compare and contrast with sinister and hilarious effect.


Crocodile
It would never work out, she thought as she reclined next to him. Her family almost certainly would think ...

August 18th Topics

Studio
What would your ideal studio look like? What would you do there? If you sold hot dogs, where would you put your stand and what would happen there?


Discotheque
The music filled the night air, the energy of the building electrified the dancers, but ...

August 17th Topics

Disconnected
What things surprise you in life? Describe a time in life when you've read about something and later found the reality to be different. How did you get so rich (poor)? What would you do if you suddenly became rich (poor)?


Feed Me
The flower garden seemed innocent enough, but ...

August 16th Topics

Organs
If you could get somebody's organs, which ones would you like and from whom? Tell us about your local theatre. Write a monologue for an actor.


BBQ
All those memories burned away quickly in the fire as she ...

August 15th Topics

Distracted
Have you ever been distracted? Have you ever gone whale watching? How about a fun boat story? Or a tragic one?


Earning It
She'd married for money, and now as she waited in the new house for his arrival she knew she'd be earning it. Her hope was ...

August 14th Topics

Exterminator
Tell your favorite bug story, your best "kill that thing" story, your best "my job is awesome" story, or your best "here's a cool innovation I thought up" story.


Monorail
The monorail zipped through the abandoned section of town and he ...

August 13th Topics

Theme Rides
What do you have sex about? What would you like to have sex about? Are we obsessed by sex as a culture?


Fallen Angels
A hall of fame for fallen angels didn't seem necessary, and yet ...

August 12th Topics

Horror
What's your favorite creepy movie? What's the dumbest horror movie you've ever seen? If your life was a horror movie, how would that go?


Helicopters
If running drugs on her helicopter hadn't been so easy, she might never have ...

August 11th Topics

Sponsorship
Who is supporting your medical treatment? What logos and brands would you love to eliminate from your life? Describe a life where every move is dictated by a corporate identity.


Ejection
Leaping from the single engine plane without a parachute ...

August 10th Topics

Cavemen
Who is your favorite caveman? Who is the most demanding person you know? What should you have done yesterday?


Alone
She knew there'd be questions about her husband death on their wedding day, but as she descended the stairs from their bedroom ...

August 9th Topics

Forgetfulness
What part of your life would you love to forget? What part do you hope you'll never forget?


Frieze
He stood in front of the wall sculpture and smiled ...

August 8th Topics

Don't Answer
Ever answer the phone or the door and later regret it? What dangers lurk in your neighborhood or your house? Ever had a friend or relative sell you out?


Canoeing
Using the canoe was his last hope before ...

August 7th Topics

Drunk
Make a list of all the stupid things you've ever done with alcohol involved and write a single episode relating all the incidents as one really bad night.


Tire Swing
In the heat of the afternoon, she should have been safe on the back yard swing, but ...