Looking forward to some fresh creative voices in The Ink Well!

Congratulations @jackdeathblack, @idlemind and @popurri, and all the honorable mentions!

You've described a very creepy creature that would frighten anyone and make their hair stand up straight! Is Lucy the bat creature?

Beautiful story, @jackdeathblack. Children are some of the worst victims of wartime, as their innocence is truly shattered. The scene of the soldier directing his comrades away from them was heartstopping!

Glad that seems helpful, @wrestlingdesires. Yes, I think it can definitely help with editing down length!

I loved reading this, @grindan. It reminded me so much of my days working as a waitress, cocktail waitress and bartender. I put myself through grad school by bartending nights and weekends. And I've fallen

Oh I love the Kalahari! We used to take our kids there when they were young. We actually took one more trip to the Dells at Labor Day, just for old time's sake, and went to Mt. Olympus. (My kids are all

I'm glad Ife waited to date someone until she found a person who loves her just as she is. It's sad when people are so judgmental about other people's choices.

It shouldn't be too tricky, @teukuadam. Short stories are complete tales from "Once upon a time..." to "The end." Here is the typical format of a story: The opening of the story describes

Congratulations, @popurri! I loved your story so much!!

Congrats, @kemmyb. Your story was stunning!!

This is a truly lovely and gut wrenching story, @seki1. So many "what ifs" came to my mind. What if she decided not to wait until midnight? What if Tom had not wanted to ask her out? What if

Once a week, I'm going to cook a dish from some international cuisine. I want to re-invigorate my joy of cooking and eating wonderful, flavorful food. It's so easy to get in a rut! The first dish turned

You have been through a lot, @volleyren20. One day you will look back on this time in your life, and I predict you will see it as a time of challenges, pain and growth. Sometimes we learn the most about

Congrats @seki1, @kemmyb and @popurri! Such wonderful stories!

Congratulations, @seki1. Great story!

I love this story, @wrestlingdesires. Even though it has a note of sadness, and we lose poor Sagebrush (darn cougars!) it's so sweet and although her colt is orphaned, he has such a loving family to welcome

I loved your post, @grindan. (Still need to go comment on it, as it took me a few days to get to it, and then I was busy writing this prompt post!) It reminds me so much of the many wild times I have had

😂 Yes, she is, @grindan! Sorry you weren't mentioned, @riverflows. It is because you did not add your link to a comment on the prompt post. I will add you! I try to remember to go searching for missing

What a harrowing story, @itsostylish. And yes, I can see how you would lose a year in the ensuing aftermath! It is life stories like this that led to the phrase "stranger than fiction." But about