The artwork used is "Dragon" by by Max Gorbatiyuk, found here: https://i.imgur.com/LidHk3D.jpg "Alright, I've got a clear shot!" she said. She managed to maintain her steady footing despite the dragon's movements causing the earth beneath them to tremble. "For the chain?" he asked. The sharp-eyed archer glared back at him, but held her bow drawn …
Image Prompt #9
The artwork used is "Shhhhhh..." by Erak note, found here: https://i.imgur.com/m61Pkpz.jpg "They're following you," he said even as he looked over his shoulder. The pouring rain blurred his vision. He pulled out a cloak from his satchel and wrapped it around himself. The tiny dragon trilled and stared at him with wide, curious eyes. "They'll …
Image Prompt #8
The artwork used is "Beneath Lilies" by Vanessa Palmer. Stone faces of the old gods, staring up, through the older, crystal streams; tails swim unknowing, while sunlight dances upon the waters, and I, I can only stare into the face of the deep, while beauty stares back. "Beneath Lilies" by Vanessa Palmer, found here: https://i.imgur.com/rs3zQ2f.jpg …
Writing Prompt #14
An astronaut experiences the “overview effect” for the first time. For months now I'd been trying to imagine what it would be like. I’d seen interviews with other astronauts talking about it, and stared for hours at the posters of the Earth in my room as a kid – but now, as the shuttle docked …
Writing Prompt #13
In the days of ancient and old, there was a girl. A girl who would wander a great expanse, far bigger than our fair town. She was the one who taught the trees to grow, who taught the sun and the moon to dance, and the birds each and every one of their songs. And …
Image Prompt #7
The artwork used is "Elf and her Owls" by Roger Witt, found here: https://i.imgur.com/L1Ohff5.jpg "Alright," she said, "I think that's enough for now." The owl holding the quill smiled up at her and placed the quill on the table next to the book. "Yes, you did very well, Val," she said. The bird flapped its …
Image Prompt #6
The artwork used is "Custapor, Gatekeeper to Nirvana" by Logan Feliciano, found here: https://i.imgur.com/D71aDkh.jpg "To be honest," I said as I tried not to stare at the Gatekeeper's beast, "I didn't think I'd make it this far." The Gatekeeper folded her wings neatly as she dismounted from her beast. The large animal kept staring at …
Image Prompt #5
The artwork used is "Hello There" by Stefan Koidl, found here: https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/020/509/207/small/stefan-koidl-hello-there8.jpg?1568055765 "Strange," said the spirit, "a creature that does not run." The cat continued to stare at the spirit, its eyes showing no hint of fear. In their reflection, the spirit saw itself, much clearer than it had seen before in any pool of …
Image Prompt #4
The artwork used is "Waterfall" by JordiGart, which can be found here: https://i.imgur.com/DyXPDbL.jpg They'd finally made it out of the rain - and he was glad for it. As his horse continued along the stone bridge he looked behind him to see that his cargo was still intact; the bundle containing several vials was still …
Writing Prompt #12
A former "chosen one" turns on the gods themselves in order to save future "heroes" from their plots and schemes. But first, they've gotta get past the new "chosen one." This prompt was found on the subreddit r/writingprompts here: https://www.reddit.com/r/WritingPrompts/comments/gl5od0/wp_a_former_chosen_one_turns_on_the_gods/ Did I look this ridiculous? I wondered as I stared at her. She stood several …
