Writing Exercises Write a short story with your character who had to deal with someone close to who died. Go through each stage of grief in your story: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. My Writing Scout stared at the newspaper where Officer Michelle Higgins smiled up at her. Scout read the obituary for the…
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Deadly Moon
Chapter 5 I wake up to the sounds of something crunching not too far from me. It startles me so much I sit up quickly in bed, half expecting to see Helen standing over me, breaking my leg with a devilish grin on her wrinkled face. To my relief, though, the sound is only my…
Deadly Moon
Chapter 4 Brandon stumbles out of my room, an axe embedded in the side of his neck. He reaches out towards us as he staggers towards forward, blood already soaking his shirt and dripping on the floor. A hand reaches around Brandon and pulls the axe free, causing blood to squirt out all over my…
Deadly Moon
Chapter 3 “Diana, it’s Steve from next door,” my neighbor calls out, standing by the window inside of my room. “I wanted to make sure that you’re okay. Molly and Silvia… they attacked me and I had to defend myself.” I tighten my hold on my machete when I hear Steve walk towards my closet….
Deadly Moon
Chapter 2 I sit on the beach with the waves rolling over my bare feet. My sea foam green eyes stare at the horizon, watching a sailboat slowly sail by. I lift my drink, a Sex on the Beach, and take a slow sip when I hear my phone buzz. I lower the glass for…
