This writing prompt was challenging. I know the second one isn't really a story in any way, but it was another way to do the prompt. Let me know what y'all think, please.
"Write a fragment of a story that is made up entirely
of imperative commands. Do this; do that; contemplate the rear end of a woman
who is walking out of your life. This exercise will be a sort of second-person
narration (a "you" is implied in the imperative). 500 words.
Story 1:
“Brush your teeth. Put enough
toothpaste on the brush. Don’t skimp or your teeth won’t get clean. Get all the
way to the back. Go up and down, not in circles. Don’t choke! Spit and then
brush some more if you’re not finished. Don’t forget your tongue. Use the
mouthwash next. Swish it around good and then spit it out, don’t swallow. Look
at me and let me see if you did a good job. Go to school, you passed
inspection.”
Story 2:
“Get all the ingredients and
cooking supplies together. Don’t forget the cooking spray or they’ll stick. Mix
the peanut butter, egg and sugar together in a bowl until it’s thick goo. Dip
twelve tablespoons onto the baking pan a few inches apart. Bake the cookies for
twenty minutes. Eat and enjoy!”
Story 3:
“Take your clothes off.”
“Strip or I’ll do it for you!”
“Slow down, I want to enjoy this. Take
your time. Fold the clothes when you’re done.”
“Dance for me. Make it sexy. Move
to the music and make me believe you mean it. Do it right and this might go
easier for you.”
“Take your time; we’re not in a
race here.”
“Do that again, I liked that move.
Turn around.”
“Do as I say!”
“Hold your arms up. Don’t strain
against the cuffs or you’ll bruise your wrists.”
“Quit jerking so much or you’ll…Oh,
I guess it’s beyond your control now…”
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