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“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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Is a story that makes you think, “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” a mystery? Because that’s what I’ve got for you this week.

“Llama Supreme” Image by Alan Levine
  • Character: Llama Rancher
  • Object: Deck of Cards
  • Genre: Mystery/Fantasy

In a moment of panic, as the timer counted down, I realized that I had a great set up for a murder mystery, but I had no idea how I wanted to resolve it. Then I remembered that the genre was mystery/fantasy, so I introduced magic. And a bit of nonsense. Well, I still like it.

How would you use these prompt elements in a story? Please let us know if you write your own!

Continue reading “Friday Freewriting – September 10, 2021 – Megan”