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James, It has long been suspected and I can't wait to read the finished project. As for the rest, well I too took a shot at this week's prompt so go to the page and have a look. Wayne

Glad you liked it Kitt. It was one I had been kicking around for a while and finally put up.

Yup, just the happy parents getting everything ready for their daughter's Halloween party.

Thank you Ron. Every now and then I get the chance to do my own prompts. Always like a happy ending.

Tim was just about finished carving the last of the pumpkins for the party that evening. He wanted to do something different than just the regular old jack-a-lanterns. He had taken the time to draw ten very different pictures and then carved the pumpkins nearly paper thin to make them really stand out. There were nine pumpkins in a row just waiting for him to finish his version of Snoopy on the doghouse with Woodstock dressed as Frankenstein. “Daddy, where are you?” Tim turned to see Alicia

Can't wait. I love my comic movies.

I remember the first story and this was a twisted follow up. Nice job.

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Weekly Wrap-Up will be moving to Sunday starting this week! The "Prompt Me" feature will now run for two days. Thank You! ~Renee Stevens And now, I'll turn you over to Wayne... Well here we are, less than a week from Halloween. Needless to say I couldn't let this go by without allowing some spooky fun happen with the prompts. I am hoping these inspire some Halloween tales or spooky fun. With no further delays here are this week's prompts. Prompt 272 – Creative Tag - List of Words Use the following words in a story – pumpkin, black cat, creaking step, a skeleton, and a wand. Prompt 273 – Creative Tag – The Halloween Party You are throwing a small Halloween Party for your close friends. You put together some killer food, holiday music, and everything seems perfect. Your guests arrive in some wild costumes and just when it seems everything is perfect you have an uninvited guest show up, and a real witch to boot. Upset by the costumes and attitudes of your guests she cast a spell over them, making them into their costumes until dawn. What sort of things are now at your party? What have you become? Will everyone make it till dawn? Well now that I have your attention, maybe someone will pick up the challenge and give us all something to read for Halloween this year. Last week we had two prompts but only one got any attention. Prompt 270 asked the writer to use "Because, I'm leaving you." as the first line. Myiege had an interesting take on it so let me offer you a glimpse. Did you like it? Wanna know how it ends? Wanna see what the others did? Of course you do so click here to read them - http://www.gayauthors.org/forums/topic/37826-prompt-270-creative/ So until next time remember to write, to read, and of course to review the many wonderful works on site. - Wayne

Ouch, nothing worse than a love gone wrong. When you cheat it always comes home to roost and the one cheated on is never the same again. Great story. Thanks for really going to town on the prompt.

Ah, all the little terrors are knocking on my door. No, not trick or treaters, but people demanding I fork over the new prompts. Halloween is two weeks off yet, but some people really want their prompts. Prompt 270 – Creative Tag – First Line “Because, I’m leaving you.” Prompt 271 – Creative Tag – The Murder You had been invited for a vacation, and happy to get away from your daily life quickly took it. Once you were dropped off at the island, you found you were one of only four people there. All of you had been invited, but none of you seemed to know the host, and you all seemed to be stuck with no way off. There was the fully stocked house, a pool, and all sorts of luxuries, but no phone service and no way off till the boat came back. That first day was great until the storm hit, knocking out the power. You went in search of everyone else, the group of you all came upon the body of one of the other guests. Who committed the murder and why? Will you survive to get off the island? Hopefully one or the other will appeal to you. Last week there was just one soul brave enough to take on the challenge of the prompts. The following may not be appropriate for all readers. Let me say his story should raise a few eyebrows (if not other things) and make you laugh as well. I'm speaking of Mr. Savik of course. The original prompt read - College is expensive and when you seen the ad, asking for volunteers to undergo a “totally safe” but “unique” trial of a drug you considered it. You were told if you were selected there would be a huge sum of money with enough zeroes on it to pay for college and more for a few years, so it was a done deal In your head. However, you were so quick to sign you didn’t read the whole contract and now you find that the little trial has some serious side effects. One of which was something no one expected. You are going through the change, but the question is, to what? And here is his answer. So you think you have a different way for that prompt to go? Wanna give it a shot or maybe one of the other two hundred plus ideas? Then go have a look and see what appeals to you and next week your work might be spotlighted here. Last week's prompts can be found here:: For 268 http://www.gayauthors.org/forums/topic/37794-prompt-268-creative/ and for 269 - http://www.gayauthors.org/forums/topic/37795-prompt-269-creative/ So until next week everyone remember to read, write, and review. Enjoy and be safe. - Wayne

Well Suvitar they are written and with the help I am now getting they are being put out. Thanks for the comments.

I like to make things interesting. Thanks again for the help KC.

“Just how many more times can you do that?” I asked Neil as I watched him slam his fist into oak tree again. “It is easier to take my anger out on the tree, than to go across the street and strangle Lisa for what she is doing to me.” Neil’s voice sounded so raw I wanted to run over and hold him. Maryann and Frank had named Neil as the legal guardian of the baby in their wills. Their lawyer had managed to get all the parents to sign off on paper work agreeing to abide by the will incl

Just be safe Jo. Really don't need anything happening to you or your hubby. Keep the pets safe too.

Brr! Wow, that fall weather got nippy quickly. Hope everyone is enjoying the weather where they are. Oh, yeah it is Friday again. You all know what that means. (Wickedly rubs hands together like an evil villain.) Time to torture you all with a new set of prompts! Prompt 268 – Creative Tag – The Change College is expensive and when you seen the ad, asking for volunteers to undergo a “totally safe” but “unique” trial of a drug you considered it. You were told if you were selected there would be a huge sum of money with enough zeroes on it to pay for college and more for a few years, so it was a done deal In your head. However, you were so quick to sign you didn’t read the whole contract and now you find that the little trial has some serious side effects. One of which was something no one expected. You are going through the change, but the question is, to what? Prompt 269 – Creative Tag – List of Words Use the following words in a story – pumpkin, lamp, giraffe, caution tape, and a large spider. Last week we had three very different takes on prompt 266. The original prompt asked you to use the following as the first line - “I don’t care! I still believe in you.” Three authors took this line and went in three totally different directions. As we really don't have space for all I really had a hard time picking one. I really encourage everyone to give them all a read and comment however. For your enjoyment I present JoAnn's take on this prompt. What do you think? I hate to see lover's in distress. Want to know how it ends? Of course you do, so go read it already. Prompt 266 can be found here - http://www.gayauthors.org/forums/topic/37753-prompt-266-creative/ Prompt 267 can be found here - http://www.gayauthors.org/forums/topic/37754-prompt-267-creative/ A special thank you to JamesSavik who took a shot at both prompts. Yeah, as the creator this little things I love to see what someone can do with my crazy ideas and Mr. Savik took up both them this week. So what about you? Seen a prompt you like? Why not give it a try and post it in the prompt threads. Until next week remember to read, review, and write. Till next time. - Wayne

I'm late again, but what else is new lately. Hope your Birthday was a great one Russ.

Lady and Gent, I realize Time Warp made you both think of Rocky Horror Picture Show, but actually was inspired by Peggy Sue Got Married. Hopefully people will take it and run with it.

There are few things going on right now that are driving me nuts. I can't believe we are already in October. Seems this year is in fast forward. How did the time slip away so fast? I am going to bounce around, so those who read this, I apologize in advance. First up - The government shut down, again! I can't be bothered to point fingers and say whose fault this is. What I can say is if those elected to represent the people decide to put their polices before the welfare of the country we are going to fail. I don't care whose fault this is, I want them to sit down and fix it. Second - I am proud of the fact I got my Halloween cards out. Now if I can just get the October and November birthday cards and gifts out for family and friends I would be happy. Think they might be late like most of them have been this year. Third - i might have to track down people at the insurance company. After months of undergoing therapy on my back they want to deny all further claims, stating this might be workman's comp. After this many months they want to make it workman's comp? Grrr. So in the meantime you want to deny the claims and make me pay for them out of pocket? Yeah, this makes sense! Fourth - A lack of common decency. Sorry, this is more for people I know. I have watched them attacked for things that most people would see as stupidity. If someone asks for your help, you do them the favor and do what you can for them, and are then attacked by them for not helping them in the way they wanted, well to me, that is just plain stupidity. If you ask for help and get it, you should be grateful, but that isn't how things in life seem to work sometimes. They then begin to complain to everyone that you didn't do the kind of help they asked from you is just a total lack of common decency. Truthfully, instead of help from a friend they need to consider professional help and some manners. I'm sorry if you have someone donating time and effort to help you, and you don't like what they are doing there are two simple choices. One, thank your friend for the work they have done, but either point out what you need so that they will do that instead, or save them the trouble of continuing and say you have found another way to go. Second, don't bad mouth them for not doing what you wanted when you didn't have the balls to come out and tell them what it was to begin with. Fifth - family. These people are related and are supposed to always have your back. Just remember one thing, you pick your friends for the strengths and love you find in them. Family is yours by blood, but nothing says you have to be friends with them. If someone isn't helping you get along in life, but instead are ripping you apart and destroying your self worth, show them the door. They don't belong in your life and you can do better, family or not. Okay, done with my rant. I'm decorating for Halloween. This and Christmas make up my favorite times of the year. This year with my all my family holiday cards I am sending a recipe card and asking that they pick out their favorite recipe that they make for the family and send it back. Next year everyone who responds I will send a cook book made up of those recipes. Who knows I might just send one to my friends as well and make the Family and Friends cookbook. lol Anyway for all of those living north of the Equator enjoy your Autumn. Finally some cooler temps. Not looking forward to winter but I love the fall. Till next time everyone, just remember a little patience goes a long way.

Welcome to Friday, and the warmer temps are still here in New York. I am looking forward to the changing leaves and cooler temperatures, but oh well. I don't want to keep you in suspense any longer so here are the prompts. Prompt 266 – Creative Tag – First Line “I don’t care! I still believe in you.” Prompt 267 – Creative Tag – Time Warp You had been watching an old music video from the 80’s, and laughed at the outfits and hair styles. Thinking how easy that time must have been for those living back then, you go to get up from the couch, slip, and knock yourself out. When you wake up, you find yourself dressed differently. When you look outside you suddenly feel sick to your stomach. As you reach for your cell phone you find it isn’t there. On the wall is a calendar that reads 1988. Somehow you are stuck in the past. What do you do? After last week's screw up, there were four prompts for people to choose from. Choices were varied, but I did get a few takers. One of my favorites was the one about changes. Prompt 264 read - It is the beginning of fall and the temperatures are beginning to change, the leaves are changing color, and the moods of people are changing as well. Create a story centered around the idea of change – whether it is physical, mental, or maybe even a change of location. Did you enjoy it? Wanna know how it ends? You can find it here - http://www.gayauthors.org/forums/topic/37728-prompt-264-creative/ The list of words prompt can be found here which includes Kitt's take on this one - http://www.gayauthors.org/forums/topic/37729-prompt-265-creative/ So go read, review, and write. Enjoy this weekend and see what inspires you to put pen to paper or fingertips to keyboard. Till next time. - Wayne

I thank you all for such glowing comments. :blush: Charlie was my way of dealing with things going on in my life. I made it possible for him to have what I had wanted, even if it never did happen easily for him. Sometimes the right idea comes along and you just have to write it. I was lucky to find an audience that embraced Charlie, Barbara, and the rest of the family as well as Reed and all those who crossed paths in Accident's Happen. I never believed a character should be have a simpler life or deal with more than is appropriate. Life tosses a lot of curve balls and you have to deal with them. Charlie's story takes place from September to December. That is such a short period of time, but there is plenty for him to deal with, not only is his life disrupted, there is also the upcoming marriage, the attack on his nephew, his mother's health, and that just names a few things. Sometimes the greatest thing anyone can do is just be themself and take time for those they love. Thank you all for reading and commenting on my work. I greatly appreciate it.

I'm sorry I am so late in leaving a review. I had actually read this story before the anthology went live but had to wait to leave it. I loved how you kept everyone guessing what was in the box, and just what was Pandora. The fact that it was a hedgehog just made me smile and read it over again. This story was so different from all the rest and a lot of fun to read. Can't wait to see what else you come up with Ron.

Nothing worse than when an adult in charge of children misuses that trust. Not sure I like a 12 year old to have to be that cynical or have to work that hard to protect herself. Interesting story none the less Kitt.

Thanks for reading it all Myiege. I do have pages for the prompts if anyone wants to post them now.

I always enjoy reading your work Dolores. You never do the expected. I loved the idea of the warriors repeating similar mistakes and not learning from them. I enjoyed the set up and how you delivered this poem. Nice job.

You have a lot of good things happening in this story. You have a flawed main character, who looks at what was, what could have been, and is unsure he had made the right choices. However, in the end all he has is Dan and they work hard at the end to survive. I like the way you handled the whole end of the world by zombies thing.