Creative Writing Prompt

[Thing Two]

Well, I've joined this group at my school for students interested in creative writing. Once a fortnight, we meet and the teacher gives us a prompt (starter first line) and have to write a creative piece of writing using that prompt as the first line. The next fortnight we meet, we share our writing with the group and discuss/critique each piece. Every fortnight, I'll copy the prompt here and you guys can have a go at doing the exact same thing. (:
I kinda forgot about the group recently though so won't be adding them as much and I will have to think of them myself so the might be not so good.

Rules:
- The writing you post must belong to you and you only; don't steal others' writing - that's just disgraceful.
- It's not a rule, but the point of this topic is to not only share your writing, but also discuss and critique others' so don't be afraid to give some constructive criticism.
- Be respectful and remember that constructive criticism doesn't mean you have to tell someone they're no good and their writing sucks ... Not cool guys, not cool. Actually point out what could be changed and help them improve their writing.
- Please try to use paragraphs, it makes it easier to read and it's not jus a big chunk of writing
- You can do whatever style of writing you like, poem, short story or whatever, I'm not going to put a limit of words to restrict you but don't try to write a whole novel. Maybe you could even do the blurb if you have an idea that would take too long. Or even a snippet of the story.
- I would prefer if you either use the current prompt, or the one before that. The game isn't about picking and choosing, it's a challenge for you to come up with something for the current prompt.
- #banana bikini is co-owner; she has every right towards you as I do.
- And most importantly: Have fun! (:

Prompt One
❝ The sound of trumpets pierced the evening ...
Remember this must be the first line to your piece of writing.

Prompt Two
❝ Suddenly a shot rang out and shattered the ...
Remember this must be the first line to your piece of writing.

Prompt Three
❝ Character: A Ballarina
Prop: Octopus jerky
Setting: A casino
This prompt is a little different. Instead of being given a first line we are giving you a character, a propt and a setting. You must to use them all somewhere in your piece of writing.


Remember everyone, thoes things don't have to be your main things, they are just things that have to be included, the ballirina doesnt have to be your main charactor and the octopus jerkey could just be a random thing on the menu.
yeah, sorry about the octopus jerkey thing, i chose that, #banana bikini chose the other two xp.



Prompt Four
❝ (character name) rode off into the sunset, stopping only to look back on the storm clouds gathering on the horizon "(speech)"
This line has to be somewhere in your writing.

Prompt Five
❝ Character Name(s):
Arthur
Suzan
Anne
Elizabeth
Michael
Sebastien
Your characters have to have these names. Create a new name only when all the names above have been used.

Prompt Six
❝ Song/lyric based.
This prompt you may choose a song and use that to inpire your writing, either using the lyrics as speech or in your writing or saying what happens in the song. Still use heaps of description and suspense and everything creative writing needs.

Have heaps of fun writing guys!
-Butterfly and #banana bikini

[Thing One]

Hullo .... (: Thought I'd just post to be recognised as co-owner, loll.

[scoopyfrog]

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[Thing Two]

That's cool! I really like it.
It's not really a big block of text, when I said that I was just really meaning if you were going to do a short story.

[Weeping_Angel }Y{]

The sound of trumpets pierced the evening as the mighty lion awaited news of the enemy’s position. “They're just over the ridge,” panted his trusted assistant.
“Very well.” The lion roared to gain the attention of the many lionesses that roamed the plains.
“The battle must begin soon. If we wait much longer the enemy will have the advantage. Just over the ridge our enemy lies in wait. They will travel by darkness. We can cut them off by the pass, but only if we are swift and reach it before sundown. Go now, my warriors. I will join you when the battle begins, but not before. Leave your cubs resting here, for they will be well taken care of.”
With that, the lionesses charged over the massive expanse of land. “Tuza,” whispered the assistant, “do you think this is wise? The dark ones are very powerful. They have been known to kill with a single swipe of their claws.”
“We will prevail, Zafir. We will prevail.....” and with that, the mighty lion descended from his perch to gather the cubs before he ran across the plains to battle ------ to the death.

Hope you like it. Not usually what I write, but it was fun. Can't wait for the next one.

[Thing Two]

thats a cool way to interpert it, with the lions about to attack

love.you, you should post the start of your poem, its cool! you have to post it!

[Puzzles]

The sound of trumpets pierced the evening, it was a starling sound, so different from the silence that she had been enjoying. A sudden breath of cold winter's air blew passed her, causing her red mane of curls to flurry around her face like the flames of a camp fire. Quite like the ones so out of her reach, far out past the forest like little stars dotting on the scenery. Oh, how she missed it! Missed THEM! Her friends and her family...and the man who truly cared about her, for not only her looks, but her heart. But now she was here, betrothed to that...that FIEND! That man that had stolen her from her lover's grip, tearing her away and leaving the branded fingerprint bruises that covered her pale skin.

[Weasels, your post makes me think of 'Just A Dream' by Carrie Underwood. ]

[scoopyfrog]

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[Thing One]

Wow, I thought you were going to write about a wedding, and then it changed to a funeral and I'm all like,

[Thing One]

Hm .... Fine. Okay gentlewomen and elderly folks, here is a random bit that I've finished for the poem I'm going to write ... You were wrong [can I call you summy?], it's not the start. Honestly, it's smack in the middle.
Anyway, basically my poem's based in the medieval times as a side story of Sir Lancelot and his affair with Queen Guinever, conjoined to the poem The Lady of Shalott, if any of you Medieval nerds have heard of it. I think it sounds cheesy, like I'm trying to hard to make it rhyme or something ... [Summy?] has tried to convince me otherwise, but I was hoping maybe you guys could comment on it? Idk.

A messenger came, bad news he brought;
"Thy sister has become distraught!
She leaveth her tower upon Shalott
and is crying out for Sir Lancelot."
The Lady replied, with unusual haste,
"Send for my mother - there's not time to waste."
He nodded and turned with the crack of his whip*
Down the ole' path of mortar and brick;
along the ledge of the Kingdom wall;
past the river and waterfall.
He rode upon gravel, through village streets,
scattering cattle and children's' feet.
On to the castle, without stopping
and off his horse to find the King.

What do y'all think so far?
*He was on a horse - I would mention that beforehand. (: