Author Archives: Joyce Sully

Prompt: usurp; kid with the leash I have not spent today writing. In my defense, I spent the day reading Pamela Ribon’s Going in Circles. It has roller derby–can anyone blame me for making this a priority? So today you get … Continue reading →

Prompt: titaness; legacy character The petite woman who answered the door was not exactly what Jenny had expected. “Er, hi. I’m looking for Marsha Evans?” “In regards to what?” The woman was tiny, but she had the air of someone … Continue reading →

Prompt: sired; strawberry shorthand That day, the courtyard of the king’s palace overflowed like never before in the kingdom’s history. From every corner of the land, people brought gifts in the hope of currying favor from the mercurial tyrant. In the courtyard, … Continue reading →

Prompt: recommission; I Wish It Were Real Sam drummed his fingers on the desk. He stood bent over it, unable to sit still in the chair any longer. They were almost ready. The progress bar on the screen seemed to go slower … Continue reading →

Prompt: quarterage; domed hometown Gevi waited as one door of the airlock closed and the next one opened. As soon as she stepped into the dome, she ripped off her face mask and took her first breath of clean air … Continue reading →