Thanks for reading, @riverflows! I'm sure your piece will be lovely. There is certainly no correct style or format. I look forward to reading it!

Really? You crave Count Chocula? That cracks me up, @shaunf. I'm pretty sure I've never tried. My parents never allowed us to have sugary cereals when we were kids, and then the mystique was gone by the

I'm probably too late for this, but thought I'd put my post up anyway. I love Halloween!!

Oh my, this is an absolutely lovely story, @gracielaacevedo! Your storytelling expertise really shines in this dramatic and wonderful real-life tale. Your husband knows how to woo you, even after many

Wonderful! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with, @riverflows!

Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing what our community members come up with for this prompt, @abigail04. Good luck! 😍

I love the symbolism in this story, @riverflows. The narrator faces the dilemma of whether she wants to be with this guy in life, as in the catacombs. She is betrothed, but also wants to get away from

And this is exactly why I never want to be in the military. My son joined a few years ago and it just about shortened my life span! Fortunately, he ended up getting Covid, then and injury, and was discharged

Oh yes, then you can certainly relate to my childhood, @jane1289! Sounds like we had a similar upbringing. While there were definitely moments when I realized others had more than we did, I look back and

Nice work with the suspense in this story, @grindan. The story builds to a frightening conclusion — just exactly what we're looking for in a good story arc!

Fantastic, @zeraton!

I'm so glad you are here and sharing your work in The Ink Well, @volleyren20. Keep writing!

Hi @tozill. No, sorry, we only accept prose. Thank you for asking!

What a heartbreaker, @lordtimoty. So, are we to ascertain that in lieu of trumpets and harps, at his death he moves from life with grey clouds and mute sparrows to a similar reality in the life beyond?

I really enjoyed this story, @tozill. Too bad about your mom's injury! But at least it was a good memory, other than that.

What a nice memory about a good friend, @fantom22. Be sure to add your links to a comment on the prompt post. Thank you!

Very nice memories, @mrenglish. I enjoyed your post! Be sure to add your links to a comment on the prompt post. Thank you!

This is a beautiful story, @rammargarita. What an amazing thing that they connected after all those years. Be sure to add your links to a comment on the prompt post. Thank you!

My take on the prompt:

Congrats, @buezor and @diikaan. Both of your stories were very descriptive, providing excellent details to give the reader a strong sense of place. Well done!