One Hundred-Word Wonders is a writing prompt that celebrates the marvel of storytelling in a concise form. Within the realm of micro-fiction, writers have mastered the art of crafting complete narratives in just a few sentences.
These bite-sized pieces should showcase the power of brevity, leaving readers in awe of the vast landscapes painted within a mere hundred words. 😏 So, how can a story be effectively told in such a limited space? Let's explore the possibilities together.
Themes for the first seven months this year come from one of the seven deadly sins, along with its antonym. Choose ONE of today’s themes for your 100-word piece.
Themes today are:
GREED, GENEROSITY
Today’s prompt is two words:
CHILDHOOD GAME
Write in exactly 100 words, a story, poem, or creative non-fiction in any genre, choosing ONE theme and using the two-word prompt only once and exactly as is. The 100-word count does not include the title. Please use WordCounter or your writing software to ensure your piece is exactly 100 words.
The theme word does not have to be included in your piece but should reflect it in some way.
Place (copy and paste) your 100-word response to the prompt with its title in a comment below. If you’d like, also publish on your own site with a link back to this page.
Tap those little hearts on responses in the comment section, if you are moved to do so.
These prompts don’t have a deadline.
My response is included below.
DARK EMBRACE (Greed Sonnet)
In shadows deep, where avarice doth dwell,
A haunting game of wretchedness and vice.
Like intertwined roots that tangle and swell,
It grasps the heart, consuming all in sight.
As gold and jewels entice with their gleam,
The players dance to greed's relentless tune.
But in their quest for riches, they blaspheme,
No childhood game, no Monopoly ruin.
The innocence they once possessed, now lost,
Replaced by hunger, never satisfied.
Their souls entangled in this ruthless cost,
A tragic tale of dreams, ideals that died.
Let’s break free from this grasping, gnarled embrace,
And find delight beyond greed's darkened face.
Author’s Note
Look for a new One Hundred-Word Wonders prompt every third Wednesday in a month.
The next prompt will drop 20 March 2024.
Check out other writing prompts
Erica Drayton Writes, Justin Deming’s Fifties by the Fire, Honeygloom’s Horror Haiku Club, Ivy-Ross Opal’s Prompt Poetry, and The Fiction Dealer’s Microdosing.
2024 THEMES
Pride/Humility | Greed/Generosity
Upcoming…
A poem about memories of flying:
Swinging, 24 February 2024
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I love this prompt, I'm definitely going to be giving this a go. Thank you for this great idea!
Thank you also for giving my Prompt Poetry a shout out too, really appreciate it.
Thank you for the shoutout! And thank you also for the link, this looks really challenging and so fun!