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“They were almost ready to leave, but now there was a problem.” Using this phrase as inspiration, what happens next?
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Jun 06

fiction 1 comment challenge: Problem

happy_smiley

Can We Leave Now?

We were about to leave,
but there was a bit of a problem.

"Come on," I said. "We have to go!"
We were sitting in the car. The engine running.
The trunk packed.
"Just one second," my mom calls as she jumps out, "I'll be right back.
"Sure," I think. "Of course!"
I pick up my book and start to read. This could take awhile.
We weren't that far away from New York City. Only like . . . 5 1/2 hours?
But my watch says 6:30 a.m and we have to be there by 11:30.
That's 5 hours away! Only 5 hours away!
We'll never make it!
By this time my book is in my bag and I am jumping out of the car.
I am running into the house so frustrated.
"What will I say to mom!" I think, "What will I say?"
I turn into the living room. Not there.
I run into the kitchen. Not there.
I check the basement. Not there.
I call, "Mom!" No answer.
I jog up the stairs, more annoyed than ever.

Posted: 06.06.19

Apr 09

fiction 0 comments challenge: Problem

Lelo E

Proposal Problems

Posted: 04.09.19

Apr 08

fiction 2 comments challenge: Problem

flame

The Problem I Always Seem to Have

They were about to leave but the is just one problem.

“ grandpa Geno.”

“ What is it Monotone?”

“ I felt this thing like there is new world the the gate to all multiverses. Did you feel it to.”

“ Yeah I felt it to but…”

“ But what grandpa.”

“ Ink has to let us in.”

“ Ink…? What does he have to do with this.”

“ Because he is the protector of the multiverse so if we want in he has to let us in.”

“ but won’t I glitch in there.”

“ No no no no. You won’t glitch in the gateway to the multi….”

“ Geno you need to see this.”

“ Oh hey Ink what’s up.”

“ What’s up WHAT’S UP YOU EXPECT ME TO ANSWER THAT WHEN… Ummmmm, who are they Geno?”

“ Oh there just my family.”

“ Oh and who is the little one.”

Posted: 04.08.19

Apr 06

fiction 0 comments challenge: Problem

YWP

My Fault

“KAREN!” I screamed. I couldn’t think straight. People were shouting but I didn’t listen.
All I could think about was Karen. Tears poured down my cheeks, the world blurred around me.
It was getting hotter. I had to think fast. A plan formed in my head. It was crazy but I had no
other ideas. So without another thought I ran straight into the raging flames.
“Mom, May won’t get out of bed!” Karen complained.
“Karen leave me alone,” I mumbled through my pillow. “You are very loud for seven
years old.” Even through my pillow I could hear Karen’s long exaggerated sigh.
“Come on May, we’re leaving for Florida today! We get to fly on an airplane, eat airplane
food, sit in airplane seats....
Karen had never ridden on an airplane before she was very excited. I however was not.
When I was nine I rode on an airplane to California to see my Aunt. On the ride I got up to use

Posted: 04.06.19

Apr 05

non-fiction 0 comments challenge: Problem

Da Quinstah

Fishy Problem

People were running all over the place in different directions, everyone in panic. There was screaming, trying to get a hold on 911. The beach was just so chaotic. Once the ambulances showed up the panic seemed to calm down a little bit. I could hear sirens stretching from one side of the street to the other. Towels and chairs were being thrown or kicked, umbrellas being shoved around, people tripping and falling over objects and each other. I would’ve panicked myself, but the reason everyone was freaking out just seemed to be unhelpful and over exaggerated. The wound wasn’t even that bad, sure they needed help, but still not an excuse for the whole beach to be in complete chaos. The shark was long gone by the time emergency was at the beach. People can be so melodramatic.

Posted: 04.05.19

Apr 05

fiction 0 comments challenge: Problem

Nora.F

family vacation

Summer was finally here and they were all ready to go but there seemed to be a small problem and we couldn’t quite figure it out. We had waited all year for this two week trip where we were going all pile in our minivan and head cross country. But we couldn’t yet there was one thing that just didn’t seem right.

We had done a head count about three times and it wasn’t like there was a herd of us. There were only six of us not including the dog. Ok well maybe that is a herd compared to most other families and this trip was going to be annoying anyway. There is going to be me my two younger sister and my older brother who wasn’t to happy that we were taking two weeks away from his summer. Then there are my parents who can’t ride in the same car with other without complaining about the others driving habits. Oh and don’t get me started on the dog all he is going to do is sit in the car and stink it up the ENTIRE time.

Posted: 04.05.19

Apr 04

poem 0 comments challenge: Problem

Leah.W

Fuming Over A Missed Basket

Crap.
It happened again.
I missed the shot! AGAIN! I think to myself.
It was gym class, and I was getting ready to shoot the ball...
And then the gym teacher blew his whistle,
Signaling the end of the period.
Silently cursing under my breath,
I take the ball in my hands,
Position it just right,
Throw it...
And MISS!
It bounces of the rim,
Hurled down to the gym floor.
Kids pass by me,
Rushing to get changed in the
Boys and girls locker rooms.
But me?
I was silently fuming over the
ONE
SINGLE
BASKET
I couldn't make.

Posted: 04.04.19

Apr 02

fiction 0 comments challenge: Problem

Gyury the Destroyer

A Trip to the Water Park

Today was supposed the be the day we went to the waterpark, we had everything packed but there was one tiny problem. Someone stole the car’s tires. We’re not sure how it happened but it did… somehow. It just didn’t make any sense! Who in their right mind would steal, not a car, BUT IT’S TIRES!? Though, that’s not even the worst part, today was a special event where admission into the water park was HALF OFF. Eventually a friend did give us a ride their, so it wasn’t that bad, but I noticed something odd: They had new tires.

Posted: 04.02.19

Mar 31

fiction 0 comments challenge: Problem

CKSBP

Way To Go Dan!

They were just about to leave when Dan suddenly exclaimed, "Wait I've forgotten my glasses!" He ran back into the house to search for them as the others waited impatiently outside. He searched through his room first, but came up empty handed. He then moved onto the living room thinking he must of have left them in there the last time he read his book, but still nothing. Dan then thought he had figured it out, he thought to himself I must have left them in kitchen from when I was doing homework! So he ran to the kitchen and looked high and low for his glasses. He searched and searched, but found nothing. Finally Randy, Dan's brother that had been waiting outside, grew impatient and ran into the house to help Dan. When Randy found Dan searching him to stop. Dan confused by this asked why, but Randy just shook his head in disappointment and said, "Because Dan they're on your head."

Posted: 03.31.19

Mar 10

fiction 0 comments challenge: Problem

Dan

Rainy Day

Rain poured down from the sky like a waterfall. Thick, dark clouds covered up the sun so it was almost pitch black. A girl and her cat where cuddled up next to a warm, crackling fire. She was a plump red headed girl that slightly resembled a strawberry. Her cat was a skinny brown thing with tangled long fur. Thunder pounded outside, it was the only thing keeping them awake. Her eyes felt heavy. But suddenly she felt warm sunshine caress her cheek. The girl sat up and looked outside. The rain had stopped and sun was making everything sparkle. A smile grew on her face and she ran to get ready. She grabbed her yellow boots and pulled them on her tiny feet. The cat followed her. They were almost ready to leave, but now there was a problem. They both looked outside in sadness. Rain poured outside like a waterfall. Thick, dark clouds covered up the sun so it was almost pitch black.

Posted: 03.10.19

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