The weekend Writing Prompt from Sammi. Word count: 26Definition:Magniloquent: an adjective describing speech or writing that uses a lofty, grandiose, and overly complex style. Often used in a disapproving way, it refers to language intended to sound highly important and intelligent, but which frequently lacks genuine substance.Funny, the definition is longer than the prompt word … Continue reading Magniloquent
Category: Short Stories
Thunderstorm
Thanks for the weekend writing prompt, Sammi!Micro-fiction of exactly 53 words: Thunderstorm (May 2026)ThunderstormRadio static grated on Lillian’s nerves, but she listen to the weather alert. “Grab your favorite book and toy. Don’t dawdle,” Lill urge her three children. Their fraidy-hole was ready. Lillian took a moment to grab a few treasures. The thunderstorm became … Continue reading Thunderstorm
After the Symphony
D’Versepoets:Write a short story of 144 words using this phrase from the poem “Symphony” by Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-?) somewhere in the story, “And the faint perfume from its chalice steals—". To read the original poem, hope on over to D'Verse and check it out. I kept the title in mind for my short story. … Continue reading After the Symphony
Hiss!
A Poetic Story for Sunday Whirl. I love these challenges. Plug the words below into a poem. I hope you enjoy, and join in the fun! Sunday Whirl: drifted, hypnotic, hiss, rifle, steam, flush, beetle, grass, perfume, swaying, skin, radiance.Hiss!Steam drifted off the sidewalk—Excessive heat, summer storm—My skin glowing, flush and pink.Perfumed honeysuckle, theRadiance of … Continue reading Hiss!
Questions
Sunday WhirlPrompt words: rumbles, head, walk, creature, dirt, exists, visit, criminal, mind, know, thinking, writer.A conversation I tried to make clear with italics. Hope it makes sense. A fun exercise.Questions from the NewbieAn Echo PoemWhat was he thinking? Thinking?I can’t read his mind. MindThe creature’s comforts. ComfortsFor this criminal? CriminalLying here in the dirt? DirtNaps … Continue reading Questions
Sting Op
Join the poetry challenges at Sunday WhirlWordle 748 Prompt words: curiosity, restless, sting, lit, façade, lope,bitter, torn, strip, frail, massive, doubts.Sting OpDoubts about this sting operationMade FBI Agent Lope restless.With implications for the nation,This investigation relentless.‘Neath a façade on a strip of land,A frail looking woman lit a cig—The signal. His Boss gave the command,So … Continue reading Sting Op
The Fire
Read my short story on Substack https://open.substack.com/pub/kacirigney/p/the-fire?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=4j7n7e
Gales Decision
Grant the Grammar Guy
The Door
They're crouching outside the door, calling to you, "Let us in." You love them and hate them at the same time. You want to; the desire is there. The fun, the excitement, the thrill calls you. But, you know the guilt, the anguish, the self-loathing that will be a result. It would be best if … Continue reading The Door