A Shared Narrative | WritersCafe.org http://slow.writerscafe.org/ASharedNarrative The original writings of author A Shared Narrative en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775985109 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 A Short History of the Cyber-Confessional A "Hitchhiker's Guide" style entry about the Catholic Church in an all-too-believable near-future. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1839502/ Audit, or "Death AND Taxes" Prompt: "Upon turning that random corner, there she was: plain as day, and as unavoidable as death and taxes." http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1839494/ Somewhere They Can't Find Me You swerve to avoid a squirrel. Unknown to you, the squirrel pledges a life debt to you. In your darkest hour, the squirrel arrives. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1799354/ Graduation A wizard and his apprentice break into an art museum on a snowy Chicago night. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1799349/ Innuendo Turnabout "What did you just say to me?" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1799340/ With Ninjas Sharon isn't really sure how she feels about her summer job as a substitute clown for a children's party service. Until, that is, she's called to stand in at the McKeon party. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1799330/ One Every Minute Prompt Response: "When I arrived, the line seemed to stretch for miles. Everyone wanted one." http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1799327/ Going Galt II: Galt Harder If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you take with you... when you went back to civilization? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1799323/ An Exercise in Self-Indulgence An abandoned barn holds the promise of great things for two boys one summer. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1799318/ Perspective on the End of the World Emi looked forward to the apocalypse. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1785772/ 777 God was angry. And he was leaving. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1779812/ A Slight Hiccup A page boy dreams of becoming a different kind of knight, after capturing his own pet dragon. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1778255/ Games, Tea, and Enlightenment A man seeks wisdom from a guru in the mountains, who only wants to play children's games http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1777344/ Mother's Little Courier A mother teaches her daughter about some of the things a woman can be. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1776316/ Spilled Milk A not-so-covert op by true professionals http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1775327/ Tourist Season The rambling account of a visitor to a legendary port city. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1774942/ Music Teachers A woman is asked about a picture, and memories of her mother who played piano. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1773967/ Widow's Walk A princess in exile waits for her itinerant prince. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1773713/ When All You Need is a Knife Standing in the intersection of man and technology http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1773287/ My Father's Hands A young man honors the last memories of his father. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1773063/ 30 Day Challenge For 30 days, starting 2016-May-5, I will try to create a writing habit by responding to a user-submitted photo, and writing a minimum of 500 words about it. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1773052/ Serial Fiction (Elder Sign) A story told using the Elder Sign board game, based on reader feedback to determine turn-by-turn (chapter-by-chapter) actions and consequences. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1739800/ Gate to Elsewhere A letter to a friend recounts how magic is very real, and it opens doors to those willing to explore it. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1737496/ Defiant Sanctuary A villainous mastermind has a setback. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1732282/ Liturgical Year Three haiku poems highlighting seasons in the Christian church http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1731083/ Solomon's Lock Knowledge and victory carry high prices http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1730079/ "Star Wars" Haiku Five haiku poems inspired by the "Star Wars" original trilogy http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1729856/ The Kitchen Accords A brief recounting of a kingdom making peace. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1728654/ Two Story Fall Originally posted as an Image Prompt response on Reddit's /r/writingprompts sub. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ASharedNarrative/1725151/