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Post by Caulder Melhaire on Feb 13, 2022 20:45:24 GMT -6
This Weeks Prompt: Obsession
The Rolling Weekly Rules can be found in a sticky in this same forum. Entries must be 100 words, no more, no less. Entries can be posted below. Entries must be posted by February 19th by midnight PST. Weekly Challenge Rules:- No critiquing. Please refrain from giving feedback, as these challenges are to inspire creativity.
- Positive Enthusiasm is welcome! But save it for when Voting has started.
- CAN NOT vote for your own entry, and doing so will disqualify your submission.
- HAVE FUN!
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Post by pelwrath on Feb 14, 2022 21:10:47 GMT -6
QUESTION: Does the prompt HAVE to be in the entry or can it be a theme that pervades the entry? Don't need it for thsi weeks but asking for future reference.
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Post by Caulder Melhaire on Feb 15, 2022 8:42:24 GMT -6
I believe Aubrey was going with thematic: you won't lose points for not explicitly using the word as long as the overall theme is accurate.
So we'll stick with that:)
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Post by pelwrath on Feb 15, 2022 18:59:03 GMT -6
The Servant who Shines
Zoller opened his shop and marveled at what he saw.
“Khadim, again you work through the night, why?”
“My dream, master. It haunts me to clean everything here.”
“My boy, four nights, and nothing has happened. Every, candlestick, plate, and cup, I have, is clean and shinney as if new. Khadim, don’t let a dream become an obsession.”
He nodded. “Yes master”
“Go home and sleep. Return before the sunsets. King Shahrayar is looking for something for the queen.”
“Master, have my old lamp, it’s said she enjoys reading.”
“An excellent idea, why don’t you clean it up for Scheherazade.”
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Post by FoxxGlove on Feb 16, 2022 15:47:07 GMT -6
Together Forever
She craved his undivided attention. Finally, it was hers and hers alone. She refused to leave him even for a moment. Skilled morticians were summoned to resculpt decaying features with gypsum plaster. She was a royal personage. They did not care to dwell upon the repercussions of denial. As much as possible, however, they remained upwind of the open casket.
But she found the scent of him intoxicating. Inhalation of the fragrance left her giddy and weak with desire. It mattered nothing that he could no longer fully satisfy her passion. At least now she could be sure he remained faithful.
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Post by Mazulla on Feb 19, 2022 13:17:46 GMT -6
Consumed
With the new morning - or was it the afternoon? I didn't know - determination drove me to break this obsession. Without my realizing, it had edged into my mind until it overtook everything I held dear. It consumed my work, my passions, my life.
I distracted myself with hobbies I used to enjoy. Sewing, art.
This brought relief, for a time, yet it wasn't enough to suppress my impulses. It invaded my thoughts again.
Music. Of course, that was always a strong suit.
Soon, I found myself giving in. There's always tomorrow, I told myself. But then, I said that yesterday.
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Post by Caulder Melhaire on Feb 20, 2022 19:58:23 GMT -6
Poll added!  |
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Post by Caulder Melhaire on Feb 28, 2022 16:41:56 GMT -6
Looks like FoxxGlove sweeps the win this week! Have another 15 easy points for the prize  |
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