Please surprise me, but rumor is that in the crowd of sign-wavers there is a 9th grader whose parents refuse permission to attend school dances but encourage her to attend protests - but what the parents don't know is that Eduardo Shinyjacket personally invited her to the protest; because in addition to being the most handsome boy at school, he is also the most passionate, just not about bank bailouts or CEO bonuses.
Well... That's a compelling opening with a lot of seeds for the next in the chain to explore! And one hell of a final line. And now I have to look up lead and cadmium in dark chocolate. That's a depressing thought. The biggest tragedy so far... 😉
Holy smokes! Well done, Wil. Glad to see Kate is managing to uphold the silver lining challenge despite the deck being stacked against her. I actually really like how her and Eric bond over those sort of challenges. It's an interesting detail that makes their relationship memorable. That and the fact that they have a bank robbing son, of course.
Oh wow! 🤩😱🤓 I only just stumbled into the world of Substack and was pointed to Fictionistas as my first recommendation last week, so I know nothing about this project and almost nothing of the authors.
Yet. 😈
Y’all do such groovy stuff on this platform, and in this group especially! What a way to kick this thing off!!! *pant-pant-pant* Zooming onward!
Thanks Alexx! And welcome! Also, I haven’t had time to participate yet, but Fictionistas does a monthly flash prompt that seems like a good way to meet other writers!
I saw that! I did participate in their monthly 1000 word fiction, to heart-warming response. My intro to Substack has been interrupted by some annoying health crap, but every time I am able to get back on here, I keep finding more to love about it. Thanks for the welcome! I think I'm here to stay.
But can it get much worse? I... I think it can. Awesome start to the challenge!
Yes! And I can’t wait to read how! Thanks!
Dayum. That last line tho.
Thanks!
I've big shoes to fill
Thanks! I can't wait to see where you take it!
my thinking cap is on
great start Wil
So much. Too much. MUCH MUCH MUCH!!!!! ❤️🔥
Please surprise me, but rumor is that in the crowd of sign-wavers there is a 9th grader whose parents refuse permission to attend school dances but encourage her to attend protests - but what the parents don't know is that Eduardo Shinyjacket personally invited her to the protest; because in addition to being the most handsome boy at school, he is also the most passionate, just not about bank bailouts or CEO bonuses.
Oh, Wil.
If you want to listen to the music I listened to while writing/editing, the first 9 songs of this playlist were my on repeat soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Xr7RaYtveCA4GExRJptyS?si=am8Itv6qQHWKDgnGS_XYBg
What a cracker-jack start!!! Loved this Wil! Thanks for getting us off to this rocket ride. Now I'm truly nervous :-)
Well... That's a compelling opening with a lot of seeds for the next in the chain to explore! And one hell of a final line. And now I have to look up lead and cadmium in dark chocolate. That's a depressing thought. The biggest tragedy so far... 😉
Every joy is poisoned!! https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/lead-and-cadmium-in-dark-chocolate-a8480295550/
Yeah I read that. Sigh.
Cadmium causes lung cancer? Screw it, I'm dumb enough to be a smoker. I'ma gonna eat ALL the chocolate!
Way to start things off! To all the writers, good luck with the challenge!
Holy smokes! Well done, Wil. Glad to see Kate is managing to uphold the silver lining challenge despite the deck being stacked against her. I actually really like how her and Eric bond over those sort of challenges. It's an interesting detail that makes their relationship memorable. That and the fact that they have a bank robbing son, of course.
Thanks so much!
Oh wow! 🤩😱🤓 I only just stumbled into the world of Substack and was pointed to Fictionistas as my first recommendation last week, so I know nothing about this project and almost nothing of the authors.
Yet. 😈
Y’all do such groovy stuff on this platform, and in this group especially! What a way to kick this thing off!!! *pant-pant-pant* Zooming onward!
Thanks Alexx! And welcome! Also, I haven’t had time to participate yet, but Fictionistas does a monthly flash prompt that seems like a good way to meet other writers!
I saw that! I did participate in their monthly 1000 word fiction, to heart-warming response. My intro to Substack has been interrupted by some annoying health crap, but every time I am able to get back on here, I keep finding more to love about it. Thanks for the welcome! I think I'm here to stay.