http://slow.writerscafe.org/showtunesgiraffe The original writings of author ShowtunesGiraffe en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776011882 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I opened my eyes slowly to see a stone wall flickering with firelight. I turned my head and saw Tobeke beside me, his head turned away. I would have been quite happy to see him if I hadn't passed out and awoke in an unknown place."Tobeke!" I said. "Where are we?"Tobeke turned to me and smiled. "Vali.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1595862/ As soon as we reached the bottom of the hill, the cold air shocked me. I drew closer to Tobeke for warmth, and was thankful that, unlike him, I was wearing long sleeves. The dense fog made visibility quite difficult. I had to squint to see what was ahead, but there was nothing but more fog. “B.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1579596/ Challenge #3 (modified): Start a story using a random sentence from a book off your shelf. Using a quote from The Pharaoh's Secret by Marissa Moss http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1569231/ My opinion on stereotypes http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1568399/ Challenge #2: "Make a fake newspaper. It can be the comics section, horoscope, fan fiction, an obituary.... anything that suits your mood!" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1568394/ Challenge #1: "Look out the window. Write about what you saw..." http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1568382/ What I say to cynics who don't believe in love. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1567991/ I am soooo sorry I haven't written for so long! I wasn't sure what to do next but I hope this is good. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1567398/ The disgusting forest with it's glop and mosquitoes seemed endless. It was a miracle when at last, I saw a glimmer of sunlight through the trees on the horizon."Look! There's light!" I exclaimed happily, turning to face Tobeke.A smile broke out on his face and he laughed with glee. "Finally! Yes!"We.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1549743/ On the horizon I spotted what looked like a clumb of dark green, like what happens to bread when it spoils. "What's that ahead?" I asked Tobeke."It looks like a forest." he said. Then he sniffed the air and made a disgusted face. "Eww. Do you smell something foul?"I sniffed, and a horrible smell, an.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1549156/ Drops of evening summer sunlightSet me free from fear and sorrowGusts of blistering cold windReminding me to keep trudging through the snowShared laughter with friendsMaking me appreciate the value of true friendshipTears spilling down my face in sobsLetting me feel the sadness of lifeVibrant colors.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1546967/ Your demeanor-A mountainYour face-TensionYour words-A roarYour actions-LavaYour lies-An explosionYour mistakes-DestructionIt takesA lotTo controlThe volcanoInside meWhenYouHurtMeSo http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1546614/ This was a school project. Reviews are encouraged! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1546599/ When the light went away, we were standing under what looked like an orange canopy. Soft, blue fuzz lined the ground."Where are we?" I asked stupidly. "We appear to be in Swaya," the star Tobeke said. Slowly and carefully, I ducked down to the ground and crawled out from under the orange t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1546596/ If you were a flowerI wouldn't pick youBecause if I picked youYou'd stay in a vaseAnd wilt awayBeing no use to anyoneBut meJust a lost dreamIn a vaseInstead, I'd leave you beLet you growGive you waterYou'd spread your beauty all over the placeGiving happiness to the worldFlourishingThough I'd want t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1541703/ As my head hit the cold liquid, the laws of gravity seemed to disappear. I was falling, but falling up, and the world was spinning around me. Just as everything familiar seemed to go away forever, my sight went black.I don't know how long I blacked out, but when I awoke I was standing on a smooth st.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1540742/ The storm is ragingThe rain is pouring Lightning flashesThunder rollsWind howlsHanging onWe are soaked to the boneTears mixed with rainWe fear for our livesHanging onThe wind won't blow us awayThe lightning won't strike us downHold on to meHope for the morningNo storm lasts foreverJustKeepHangi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1536919/ "W-what?" I stuttered, frightened at what she just said. I began to walk away, but the woman's fleshy, bony arm reached across the mango stand and grabbed the collar of my sweater. Her dark gray-blue eyes looked deep, deep into my green ones. I flinched slightly."Your name is Valiansa, isn't it?" sh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1536917/ I awoke to Kaintka shaking me awake. It was still completely dark outside. I usually woke when the sun rose. "Get up," she hissed. "I need to apply more binding to Katalen's wounds. You fix him some honey broth." She tiptoed over to a moaning Katalen's mattress and winded cloth around his knee, whis.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1531588/ The language of the girlIf she says "Leave me alone" she really wants you to stay.If she says "K", something's wrong.If she says "Later" she really means never.If she says she's fine, she's not.If she says "I don't like you", make sure she's not lying to protect herself.If she says "I love you", she.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1530848/ Sorry it took so long! I'm going to try and build off of the advice of my readers. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1530152/ "Listen up!" Godchief Katavuldio shouted. The conversations halted. He was very good at yelling."Everyone, welcome to the ceremony. I am glad to see you all here." he said. "As you can see, we have a lot to sacrifice for. I'm afraid the gods are unhappy."Yes!" piped up our neighbor, a middle aged wo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1524974/ They say everyone's different. That may be true, but there are things similar in all of us. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1524646/ Another poem about musical theater, but less sad than the last one! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1524486/ Chapter 1 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1524478/ On Joyaska, an island where five powerful gods reign, the orphan Valiansa must pay for the mistake her parents made to save Joyaska from catastrophe. She must embark on a difficult quest.... or die. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/showtunesgiraffe/1524043/ This is a sad poem about how any actor feels after the end of a production. 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