Tag Archives: Charli Mill’s prompt

Games that we play #carrotranch

Posted on June 13, 2017 by

Charli’s prompt this week is June 8, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that involves playing an outdoor game, like tetherball, hoops, tag. It can be made up, traditional, cultural or any kind of … Continue reading →

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contentment, a state of being #carrotranch #flashfiction

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

Here’s the latest from Charli’s Ranch June 1, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about feeling content. Explore what is contentment and any direction will do. Go where the prompt leads. This should be … Continue reading →

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Wise before her years #carrotranch

Posted on May 20, 2017 by

Charli’s prompt…. May 18, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a wise story. It can be about wisdom, expressing wisdom or advice for turning 50! It can be a wise-cracking story, too. Go where wisdom leads … Continue reading →

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He’s in trade #snobbery #carrotranch #flashfiction

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

Charli’s prompt this week is  May 11, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about trading. It can be the profession of old or of modern day traders on Wall Street. It can be trading … Continue reading →

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Oil and water #carrotranch #flashfiction

Posted on May 1, 2017 by

Charli’s prompt this week is April 27, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes oil. It can be an oil refinery, the raw product or used as a commodity. How does oil fit … Continue reading →

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In the Navy, not… #carrotranch #flashfiction

Posted on April 23, 2017 by

April 20, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a navel story. It can include a belly-button, feature an omphalos (geological or cultural), or extend to navel-gazing (used in meditation or to describe excessive self-contemplation). Go where … Continue reading →

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One ring #flashfiction #carrotranch

Posted on April 18, 2017 by

April 13, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write about a ring. Keep the definition to that of a piece of jewelry. Whose ring is it and what’s its significance? Go where the prompt leads. This is … Continue reading →

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