Llama
“You talkin’ to me?” Image by louiscrusoe

This week truly brought the “random” out of our random prompt generators:

  • Character: Llama rancher
  • Object: Deck of cards
  • Genre/Tone: Mystery/Fantasy

So, I’m really not sure what to make of this story myself. I’ll just say, Megan and I are thinking of making T-shirts that say, “All the llamas knew better than to engage in fortune telling or necromancy of any kind.”

If you feel like following this writing exercise yourself, feel free! Let us know what you come up with by posting the story (or a link to it) in the comments! And till then, well, keep focused on the present.


Ezekiel moseyed over to where her ranching partner Gerey was leaning on the twisted wood-and-vine fence that enclosed the small llama pen. She brushed the loose fleece from her vest and dungarees and coughed the musk of the llamas out of her lungs as she approached.

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Image by Indy

This was a fun prompt! I haven’t read much in the mystery genre, so I definitely failed to incorporate that aspect. I think that ghosts are mysterious; and I do love a ghost story. I really like what I named the ship. I might swipe it for other stories. If nothing else, this exercise creates great fodder for other stories.

As always, if you end up using this prompt or any of the other prompts we’ve tried, please let us know – we’d love to see what you come up with! Here’s the format we’re using, if you need a refresher!

  • Character: Sailor
  • Object: Thumb Tack
  • Genre/Tone: Fantasy/Mystery

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