“6 sentence series” The sky turned dark as the heavens unloaded a heavy burden. Rain lashed through the open window, its water rising fast. Huyanna, whose name means “falling rain,” closed the window. She looked at the saturated floor to see if the water rose above the a/c outlet. A sudden boom and the flash of lightning scared her to…
Author: Darnell Cureton
How To Encourage A Writer To Write
Here are some things you can say to encourage a writer to write: “I love your writing! It’s creative and engaging.” “I’m so impressed by your work ethic. You’re always so dedicated to your writing.” “I know you’re facing some challenges right now, but I believe in you. Keep writing!” “I’m always here to support you in your writing journey.…
Cosmopolis
My short story was inspired by the photo prompt provided by Beth and Bob, event hosts for GTBN – Good To Be Nerds on Meetup.com. The story sounds like an advertisement for a high-tech place to live but things turn dark towards the end. The Sentient Technological Entity version 1, or simply Stev-1 hovered over a street corner of the…
