Some prophesies fulfill themselves.   The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/reussstein-castle-russias-stone-2779392       PROPHESY FULFILLED       The ancient pile of stone loomed over the hiking trail.   “What the heck is that?” Stephan asked.   “The guidebook said it’s Reusstein Castle. That’s why we came this way,”   Stephan gave Kylie a wry smile. “You had this planned all along, didn’t you?”   Kylie just shrugged. “My family has…a history with the place. Come on, let

Jealous covetousness can have dire consequences, but it can sometimes craft something enduring. The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/chess-black-chess-pieces-6872239     THE BLACKEST QUEEN     The shopkeeper handed the Black Queen to Rosalyn. “What are they made of?” He eyed Rosalyn slyly. “Ah, that is a most interesting legend.” His voice squeaked a bit like Peter Lorre’s. “What legend?” He gave Rosalyn a broad smile. “Ah, let me explain. There is a valley high on the s

Some folks will just believe anything. BTW, I figured I'd add a few words to my vocabulary this week.   The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/candles-pumpkins-witch-skull-1868640       THE COVEN OF THE ANTELABBIT       When the woman wearing a black robe with its hood up and pulled forward to hide her face stepped out of the forest into the clearing, Jenny couldn’t help snickering. That earned her a poke in the ribs from Ron’s elbow.   “You said you’d behave,” he hissed.

Do we, in some ways, desecrate what we try to preserve? Can we even judge?   The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/wolfe-ranch-cabin-wolfe-ranch-cabin-3777840       LOST HOME       Luis stood inside the cabin and sadly shook his head. The two small windows were the only concessions to the modern world. Otherwise, the cabin could have been constructed centuries ago by the indigenous people who lived in this valley for a thousand years before the coming of the foreign invad

Where does true love come from? Does it bloom from first sight or from a deeper connection?   The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/s...

Addiction comes in many forms. The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/waters-nature-lake-flow-water-3095682     FREDDY FISH   The...

Family secrets never die. The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/house-fantasy-place-dark-gate-4917063   LEGACY   The museum was...

Beware of teddy bears found on the side of the road. They may have been thrown there for a reason. The prompt is:...

There is a good reason for some traditions. The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/town-festive-season-monschau-winter-7590138    ...

Sometimes we get so excited we forget what day it is. The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/building-fountain-city-travel-4437724  ...

“Be Prepared” is a great motto, even if you aren’t a Boy Scout. The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/graz-country-house-building-730...

Some memories stick with us, no matter how hard we try to forget. The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/lights-lamps-lanterns-incande...

I learned the rule the hard way many years ago. The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/knight-hall-room-castle-floor-4589673       THE...

Okay, this one’s a little…experimental. And kinda meta. The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/to-stage-baltic-sea-water-coast-4434535...

What we see on the screen is often called “Movie Magic.” What if it really was magical? The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/abandon...

Your guide’s local knowledge is critical. The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/door-blue-door-wall-greece-8791308     BEHIND THE...

The power of the human touch can sometimes be hard to contain. The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/diver-anemone-fish-underwater-93...

Mother Nature can be mischievous and unforgiving when we intrude on her wilderness. The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/train-trans...

What can you do when you can’t do what you do anymore? The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/typewriter-write-old-vintage-8622984    ...

Having a quiet place to think is good, but only if you think things through.   The prompt is: https://pixabay.com/photos/tree-bank-nature...