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.
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Tucking another $500 into your brown suede boots you collect another $200 as you pass Go! You hate this game. Always have, always will. This time though, this time is different. This time, it means something. This time, winning counts.
Closing your eyes as you juggle the dice in your palms, you spill the contents onto the board.
“Double two.
Two and two for Lucy Raine”
You move your little Scottie dog four spaces, breathe relief as you land upon unoccupied ground.
Jack throws an eight, lands himself in jail - not for the first time.
A click.
A thud.
Jack has paid his dues.
Palms sweating, you close your eyes tight, praying for a six…
King Solomon's Mines
I’m eight years old. It’s summer and I’m in the backyard playing a childhood game.
It’s 1950 and the movie King Solomon’s Mines, an Indiana Jones type adventure, was in theaters.
My mom and Aunt Ruth had taken me to see the movie at a theater in the neighboring town of Akron.
As I watched the clouds, I found myself imagining that if I could open one up, like a treasure chest, I would find diamonds and gold.
It was the scene in the movie where the mine was discovered that stirred my child’s imagination to envision such a thing.
I love these prompts! Here’s my effort -
Childhood Games
Tucking another $500 into your brown suede boots you collect another $200 as you pass Go! You hate this game. Always have, always will. This time though, this time is different. This time, it means something. This time, winning counts.
Closing your eyes as you juggle the dice in your palms, you spill the contents onto the board.
“Double two.
Two and two for Lucy Raine”
You move your little Scottie dog four spaces, breathe relief as you land upon unoccupied ground.
Jack throws an eight, lands himself in jail - not for the first time.
A click.
A thud.
Jack has paid his dues.
Palms sweating, you close your eyes tight, praying for a six…