Kelly J Massey5 days ago4 minShort Story Part 6The catfish from hell didn’t give up yet. Claws lashed out at the wall just to my side and pebbles from the fresh gouges fell onto my...
Kelly J MasseyMar 297 minShort Story Part 5The wind howled at the mouth of the chasm and we both paused, considering our options. “It seems the wizard has magicked every approach...
Kelly J MasseyMar 263 minShort Story Part 4This prompt asked the writer to create an eerie feeling with their setting. Something I still need to work on. We sat in comforting...
Kelly J MasseyMar 228 minShort Story Part 3This prompt asks the writer to shuffle their playlist and then write the first 30 song titles that come up. The writer must then use...
Kelly J MasseyMar 195 minShort Story Part 2In this prompt we are given a random room assignment, a random material, and a random organic object in a state of decay. This is how I...
Kelly J MasseyMar 173 minShort Story part 1I challenge myself by writing the same prompts that I give my Creative Writing students. We've been working through prose prompts in an...
Kelly J MasseyFeb 31 minOverlookedOverlooked A litter of five puppies at the shelter causes excitement and people stand in line hoping to feel sweet puppy kisses on their...
Kelly J MasseyFeb 11 minThe WeathermanHis enthusiasm for his job leaps through the screen as he smiles and talks about the newest snowstorm that’s going to wreck your morning...
Kelly J MasseyJan 291 minRootedRooted firmly to the ground like a massive tree with your arms spread out wide to receive the sky - to receive what the world offers but...
Kelly J MasseyJan 271 minThick SkullsWoodpeckers thump against the tree boring holes to find their food. Their incessant tap, tap, tapping echoes across the whole expanse....
Kelly J MasseyJan 251 minForged in FireA sword becomes strong as it’s tempered, fire, cold water, hammer, fire, cold water, hammer. Life brings us fire, the warmth of laughter,...
Kelly J MasseyDec 21, 20203 minIs Santa a form of Odin? Yes and NoWe cannot overlook the other known influence of Santa, Saint Nicholas. Especially since yours truly was born on Saint Nicholas Day, but...
Kelly J MasseyNov 6, 20201 minWearyLife is beautiful. The experiences, The people Walking under the green leaves of trees; The sunlight making them shine like emeralds....
Kelly J MasseyNov 5, 20201 minThe Rule of 3We can survive 3 minutes without breathable air. (Or longer when you’re near – I can’t tell – my breathing becomes so shallow). We can...
Kelly J MasseySep 17, 20201 minIf I were a SnailIf I were a Snail, I’d consider sleeping through 2020 The election, the pandemic, the general hysteria I would avoid. Snails can sleep...
Kelly J MasseySep 1, 20201 minOn the Side of the MountainIn the spring when we ascended the mountain, It was too early for shorts and sandals for the climb but they had been perfect on the...
Kelly J MasseyAug 26, 20201 minMadog Ab Owain GwyneddA Welsh legend I’m told, a prince who refused to fight with his siblings over their father’s throne. He sailed away off to the west. Did...
Kelly J MasseyAug 24, 20201 minSummer GamesDo you remember parking our bikes on the lawn? It’s how we knew where to find each other when we were late to play. How about playing...
Kelly J MasseyMar 24, 20205 minShrine of Ancients Part Two“Ember!” his stupid voice blares through the night. I wanted to get away unnoticed, but apparently Steval woke just as I left our...
Kelly J MasseyMar 23, 20206 minShrine of Ancients Part One“Ember!” I sigh and turn to the town elder, wishing I could have escaped town to go berry picking like I typically do every other...