The phone was ringing and Nick couldn’t wait for his Ma to answer. It had been long - too long! - since they’d last spoken. He plucked at his dog tags in anticipation.

He heard someone pick up, and then the familiar voice, “ Hello?”

“ Ma!” Nick exclaimed into the receiver.

“ Oh!” Nick could hear that she was close to tears, “ They told me ( Read more... )

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warnings: drug content

Elizabeth wouldn’t even know how to roll a joint. Not that she smokes those- she probably wouldn’t have a problem with it, if Chrissie wasn’t so against them. She wouldn’t feel dirty smoking cigarettes, either, if they didn’t disgust Chrissie so much. She wouldn’t feel bad drinking so much soda and she wouldn ( Read more... )

Challenge Name: "Hold onto something. This is gonna be wicked".
Word Count: 12
Rating: G

"Hold onto something. This is gonna be wicked," she said.

The End.

For our first challenge, you will be given one line of text.  This line of text must be put into context.  You cannot alter the quote and it must be present in your work.  Remember to reply to this post to participate in this challenge.

Challenge #1:  Wicked
Challenge Item:  "Hold onto something.  This is gonna be wicked."
Challenge Start Date:  Feb. ( Read more... )