12:04 PM - May 13, 2024
He was whining. "They don't make chocolate like they used to. Something about using a different part of the cocoa bean and they can legally call it chocolate." She munched in silence. She finished her piece of cake and grabbed his. "I'll save you from this," she said.
#Dribble #chocolate
#Dribble #chocolate
01:17 PM - May 12, 2024
12:35 PM - May 11, 2024
11:33 AM - May 10, 2024
#Dribble
Though only 4, he was the best man at the wedding . Cancer had taken his leg just after birth and he was now getting used to his new prosthetic. She ignored the #wobble when he got to his feet to ask her to dance, and scooped him up close, hugging him as they danced around the room.
Though only 4, he was the best man at the wedding . Cancer had taken his leg just after birth and he was now getting used to his new prosthetic. She ignored the #wobble when he got to his feet to ask her to dance, and scooped him up close, hugging him as they danced around the room.
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Drea @DreaVilleneuveHello #Writers08:26 AM - May 08, 2024
Your daily flash fiction prompt. Rules are simple, a one spout story using the hashtags, keep it in line with the TOS, and have fun.
Today’s #Dribble word prompt is #Wobble
02:16 PM - May 08, 2024
It took awhile to get the eyeliner just right. A little more blush, and she finally got to try her new lipstick. She couldn't deny it; she looked intriguing.
She swanned down to breakfast. Mom said, "Wipe that stuff off! Your first class is PE, you'll sweat stripes!"
#Dribble #intriguing
She swanned down to breakfast. Mom said, "Wipe that stuff off! Your first class is PE, you'll sweat stripes!"
#Dribble #intriguing
11:29 AM - May 09, 2024
11:27 AM - May 08, 2024
#Spoutories
Sigh.
I'm missing Spoutories, too. I don't know the reason why it's on hiatus but hope that all is well and all will be well.
Sigh.
Sigh.
I'm missing Spoutories, too. I don't know the reason why it's on hiatus but hope that all is well and all will be well.
Sigh.
11:28 AM - May 02, 2024
She didn't know what her doorbell sounded like, so she jumped when it suddenly rang. She dried her eyes and her hands and went to answer. There stood two older ladies with the friendliest faces and a covered basket. "Welcome!" For the third time that day she burst into tears.
#Spoutories #welcome
#Spoutories #welcome
12:09 PM - Apr 30, 2024
#Spoutories
You are a #rare gem. Not because of your mineral composition, but because of the many cuts and scrapes you have suffered during your stay on Earth. Scars remain. Scabs have been picked. Your healing process is ongoing. You evolve as only you can. You are our special rock. We see you.
You are a #rare gem. Not because of your mineral composition, but because of the many cuts and scrapes you have suffered during your stay on Earth. Scars remain. Scabs have been picked. Your healing process is ongoing. You evolve as only you can. You are our special rock. We see you.
08:32 PM - Apr 29, 2024
He said, "Go on, get out, get some fresh air. I'll watch the pups."
She said, "Carl, all these puppies are rarin' to go. There are twelve of them. TWELVE."
"No, it'll be fine!"
At the door she turned around. Somewhere under that roiling pile of fur was a Carl.
Off to lunch!
#Spoutories #rare
She said, "Carl, all these puppies are rarin' to go. There are twelve of them. TWELVE."
"No, it'll be fine!"
At the door she turned around. Somewhere under that roiling pile of fur was a Carl.
Off to lunch!
#Spoutories #rare
11:56 AM - Apr 29, 2024
First date, at the coffeeshop.
Her: "I've always thought a friendship then romance is the best way."
Him: "I hope you consider me a friend."
Her, smiling: "I do."
Him, to the server: "Hey, you! We're waiting!" To Her: "What'd you like to do now?"
Her: "Reconsider."
#Spoutories #reconsider
Her: "I've always thought a friendship then romance is the best way."
Him: "I hope you consider me a friend."
Her, smiling: "I do."
Him, to the server: "Hey, you! We're waiting!" To Her: "What'd you like to do now?"
Her: "Reconsider."
#Spoutories #reconsider
12:23 PM - Apr 28, 2024
This was awful. He decided to just come clean, spill his guts. "Okay. I stole the answer sheet from Ms. Conway's desk, that's how I got 100% on the test." The principal paused and said, "You're being accused of pushing Mikey at recess."
"oh. um. Can I go now?"
"Nope."
#Spoutories #accuse
"oh. um. Can I go now?"
"Nope."
#Spoutories #accuse
12:37 PM - Apr 27, 2024
Grandpa's 90th birthday party brought family members and friends to the house. He sat, stroking his Calico, as voices and laughter rose. At an ebb in the volume, Ed's voice rang out, "...they lanced it but it's still draining." All eyes turned his way. Even the cat cringed.
#Spoutories #cringe
#Spoutories #cringe
11:51 AM - Apr 26, 2024
Awake and asleep blurred together these days. Her eyes were open. The only movement in the room was above to her left: the drip of the IV. She stared at the wall. People bustled in the hallway. Awake, asleep, then awake. Someone was holding her hand. A joyful, sunny smile.
#Spoutories #drip
#Spoutories #drip
11:50 AM - Apr 25, 2024
She put some final touches on the sky. The painting was mostly dry, which meant not much got on her face or shirt when she was shoved into it from behind. Not again. Teacher rushed to help. "I'm going to have a little chat with that bully's folks." Bully gone, art class safe.
#Spoutories #chat
#Spoutories #chat
11:18 AM - Apr 24, 2024
She set the book of poetry on the tombstone after finishing the last passage. She stood, bowed, turned & walked away. He watched from a distance, hearing her voice say, "Spirit be still in Crimson's wave." He bowed, turned & walked away, the book of poetry in hand, as he ascended.
#Spoutories #wave
#Spoutories #wave
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Spoutories (RELOCATED) @SpoutoriesToday’s #Spoutories prompt is #wave (word or inspiration)08:28 AM - Apr 23, 2024
Make a new post including the two hashtags. Write a one-spout story for the prompt.
Keep it clean as per Spoutible rules.
There are no time limits on previous prompts; use or re-use as you like.
Have fun!
06:38 PM - Apr 23, 2024
After the breakup he languished at home. Friends: "Change of scene is required." Boss: "Vacation time has accrued." Mom: "The beach cottage is vacant." As he walked up the path to the door, he took a breath of salt air and the tall grass waved a welcome.
#Spoutories #wave
#Spoutories #wave
12:03 PM - Apr 23, 2024
07:10 PM - Apr 22, 2024
To a toddler who loves to run,
a visit to Grandma's house is so much fun.
As her wrecking ball rolls, mommy chases,
saving placemats, the cat, knick knacks, and vases.
That evening, over a glass of wine,
"He sleeps, nothing's broken, victory is mine!"
#Spoutories #victory
a visit to Grandma's house is so much fun.
As her wrecking ball rolls, mommy chases,
saving placemats, the cat, knick knacks, and vases.
That evening, over a glass of wine,
"He sleeps, nothing's broken, victory is mine!"
#Spoutories #victory
11:46 AM - Apr 22, 2024
He straightened up and dusted the window displays, then went to the back to check the stock. This shop suited him down to the ground. No big-headed middlemen overseeing him, no shoplifters in this small town. Tap-tap-tap on the front door. He smiled. Time to start the day!
#Spoutories #tap
#Spoutories #tap
01:08 PM - Apr 21, 2024
"Ow! Don't pull so hard!" She looked down at her little boy, who was SLOW and she was in a HURRY. "Be easy with me, remember, you always say I'm your tender boy!" Instantly she slowed to a stop and hugged her sweet and, indeed, tender boy.
#Spoutories #tender
#Spoutories #tender
01:13 PM - Apr 20, 2024
Her chin in her hand, she nodded off to sleep. She woke to a flash of light, but maybe she'd been dreaming. The light was normal now. Then she felt it before she heard it: a rumble, the deepest sound she'd ever heard. It occurred to her that life would never be the same again.
#Spoutories #rumble
#Spoutories #rumble
12:10 PM - Apr 19, 2024
The downstairs guest room hadn't been used in years. Their lives had been very small for awhile now. She'd switch out the pillows and curtains and brighten the room up a bit for him to move to. The hospice nurse would be here soon.
#Spoutories #bright
#Spoutories #bright
11:59 AM - Apr 18, 2024
In his small-town high school, two bullies always teamed up to make his life hell. Years later in his Math class, he had their sons as his students. In groups, he never teamed them together, as their stupidity multiplied would divide the class and subtract from his calm life.
#Spoutories #team
#Spoutories #team
12:09 PM - Apr 17, 2024
They were together during the Summer of Love. It was sweet, hot, and brief. 60+ years later, he stands before her, ponytailed, smiling. "You're still beautiful", he said. "Think you could, um, dig me again?"
Yes. Yes, she could dig him again.
#Spoutories #dig
Yes. Yes, she could dig him again.
#Spoutories #dig
12:08 PM - Apr 15, 2024
He awoke as only a parent can: a shout from his toddler. He ran down the hall and went straight to his little car bed. His boy's eyes were huge and what they had been seeing, he couldn't imagine. They held each other and slowly the calm melted over them.
#Spoutories #calm
#Spoutories #calm
01:01 PM - Apr 13, 2024
The reverend stepped up to the podium to deliver his sermon. Loosening his collar, he felt the sweat on his neck. He looked out. All the women had taken up their fans and the congregation was fluttering like a flock of butterflies. It made him smile and likely made God smile, too.
#Spoutories #fan
#Spoutories #fan
11:49 AM - Apr 12, 2024
