And how about some writing prompts to get you started?
- Picture a beautiful lake surrounded by woods; the trees glow with golden autumn colors, and their reflections can be seen on the lake's serene surface. The sun shines but with little warmth. There's something not quite right....something's "off."
- Student's prompt: "My mother stopped taking her meds."
- The light tapping on the window slowly drives me into a state of rage.
- His kiss failed to arouse anything in me. Not a surprise after what he's done.
- God spoke to me last night.
- Looking into her dull brown eyes, I sensed she had given up all hope years ago.
- As the casket slowly lowered to the ground, my hopes at a new life died as I glanced toward the back of the gathered mourners.
