October Writing Prompt

Polenth · Sep 30, 2011

'Tis the season for cute and fluffy things to reveal their true nature! There are two options, for those out there who hate animals (or like them too much to turn them into zombies).

1) Undead pets. Zombie kittens, vampire puppies, ghostly gerbils and more. Children will never look at Tibbles in quite the same way again.

or...

2) Evil party decorations. Why do balloons hover there, watching you? Do streamers hang around in groups so they can plot revenge? Something's not right at the party.

or...

3) Bonus points for including both undead pets and evil party decorations.

:e2teeth:

Smish · Sep 30, 2011

Great prompts for Halloween.

Polenth · Sep 30, 2011

Smish said:
Great prompts for Halloween.

A zombie kitten is for life/death, not just for Hallowe'en!

Laura J · Sep 30, 2011

Hmmm, my day job is a children's party planner. I can tell you for a fact, there are evil party decorations. I have a real fear of balloons popping. Kind of a bad line of work for a balloonapoppaphobic person. I fear them.... There is no cure. Don't get me started about that time I spent in college as a clown. Balloon animals...shudder...

Sage · Sep 30, 2011

My cat must know I'm thinking about zombie cats. He's completely freaked out and is zooming around the house.

Oh, wait, no just a normal night

Smish · Sep 30, 2011

My cat's looking at me like she wants to eat my brains. :scared:

Sage · Sep 30, 2011

That's why they're obsessed with licking me. It all makes sense now.

MsJudy · Oct 1, 2011

Zombie terriers don't last long. They can't resist chewing up their own bones...

Chris P · Oct 3, 2011

Hee hee. This is going to be fun! I love Halloween. I was hoping this month's prompt would be along these lines.

ETA: and posting this JUST CUZ I CAN:

SheilaJG · Oct 3, 2011

That's hilarious, Chris!

swachski · Oct 3, 2011

Yeah, it's kidlit prompt time!

Chris, I'm looking forward to reading a zombie Duke story.

jilly61 · Oct 4, 2011

I brought Christmas early with my prompt. Sorry to all those who were hoping for Halloween.

Sage · Oct 4, 2011

I'm pro-Christmas-in-October

Or even August, apparently

swachski · Oct 8, 2011

I just posted my story for the October prompt, if you're interested in taking a gander...

Thanks for the prompt ideas, Polenth. Fun as always!

Morrell · Oct 8, 2011

I just posted my response--I picked the evil party decorations option. Awesome prompts, Polenth!

sissybaby · Oct 10, 2011

Oooooh, I think I may have finally come up with an idea of sorts.

swachski · Oct 11, 2011

Go Sissy, go Sissy, go Sissy, go!!!

Chris P · Oct 11, 2011

I'm struggling with this one, folks. I got about 750 words written but I'm not sure I like them. I'll do some crits for other folks and see what I think.

Way to go for those who've posted!

sissybaby · Oct 11, 2011

I stayed up late and finished my story. It probably stinks because I was tired and after reading it over this morning, it's not quite as coherent as I believed it to be.

Or maybe the zombie kittens did something to it.

Anyway, my use of the prompts is pretty subtle, so you may not like it.

But if you have time, go over and tell me what you think of it. I love feedback, as long as you play nice. Honesty is tolerated.

Thanks for the prompts, Polenth. This one challenged me a great deal.

Kelkelen · Oct 12, 2011

I'm nervous, because I've never submitted anything here... and because I don't usually produce writing for prompts... and it's been a while since the writing was flowing freely...

But I'm going to give it a go!

AnthonyPearson · Oct 13, 2011

Howdy everyone!

Haven't been in around in a while, what with a bnb (brand new baby) in the house. Count me in! Haven't written a new story since Thunder Jumper and have been waiting for the October Prompt!

You want undead? You got it. I'm locked, loaded, and full of holy water.

(wait. I meant coffee. full of coffee)

Smish · Oct 13, 2011

If I don't have to work all weekend, I'm going to write a response, too.

And congrats on the bnb, Anthony!

sissybaby · Oct 13, 2011

Awwww, brand new babies smell so good - some of the time, anyway.

Congratulations, Anthony.

Polenth · Oct 18, 2011

I doubt I'll get time to write something for the prompt this month (though maybe next month, as I plan to do shorts/picture books after my adult novel is done). But I've been reading them all and will leave a few comments as I can. Yay for zombie kittens!

Butterbean · Oct 21, 2011

Okay, I too struggled a bit with this one. I get extra bonus points I guess, I included both prompt ideas. I'm posting my monthly prompt now in Children's SYW. If you wish leave me a crit or comment. It's just another story from Mikey's World.

Thanks Polenth for the prompt ideas, it was fun!!!

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checking the 'reset' box

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