Author: Derek R Henig

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The Word

Hoary

Welcome to The Word! Either a story beginning, a story ending, a piece of flash fiction, a poem, painting, dance move—inspired by the word, hoary, where does it take me? Where does it take you?

[ HOHR-ee ]

Adjective

  1. Gray or white, as from age.
  2. Ancient.
  3. Trite.

Let’s Write…

** Either a story beginning, a story ending, a piece of flash fiction, a poem, painting, dance move—inspired by the word, hoary, where does it take me? Where does it take you?

It was the oldest sculpture ever found and, decades after its discovery, the wonder around it wasn’t lost at all. Andy and his friend Nick waited in line to get inside the room to view the sculpture. The room was built around the stone, because no matter their attempts, the rock couldn’t be moved. One of the mysterious properties that attracted so many people. 

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Mindset Takeaway Idea (From Story)

What’s Your Power Well?

The takeaway idea from the story, Morgandundunston I think is really cool. It’s about visualizing those things that boost your power, and those things that suck it away. It’s perhaps just a different take on an idea you’ve heard before, but still, I love it. The idea popped into my head the other night before I fell asleep… 

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Comedy Fantasy Short Stories

Morgandundunston

Morgandundunston is a comedy fantasy short story written by Derek R Henig, aka The Roaming Scholar

(COMEDY/FANTASY) – THE THREE-LEGGED KNIGHT returns for another adventure! After saving a young man named Stenly, the two join forces with a mysterious woman, Blair, to vanquish a dark witch who plagues the area. They must acquire three ancient artifacts to assemble a powerful magical staff, but along the way, the darkness finds them. 

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The Word

Extemporaneous

Welcome to The Word! Either a story beginning, a story ending, a piece of flash fiction, a poem, painting, dance move—inspired by the word, extemporaneous, where does it take me? Where does it take you?

[ik-stem-pə-RAY-nee-əs]

Adjective

  1. Spoken or done without preparation.

Let’s Write…

** Either a story beginning, a story ending, a piece of flash fiction, a poem, painting, dance move—inspired by the word, extemporaneous, where does it take me? Where does it take you?

Rosie felt off. There were no other words she knew to describe the feeling. Since Rosie woke up, the odd sensation was there. She shrugged it off as perhaps just being hungry and went about her usual routine. Showered, got dressed, and then ate breakfast. Yet, after saying goodbye to her parents, after arriving at school, the feeling was still there: something off.

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The Word

Zephyr

Welcome to The Word! Either a story beginning, a story ending, a piece of flash fiction, a poem, painting, dance move—inspired by the word, zephyr, where does it take me? Where does it take you?

[ ZEFF-er ]

Noun

  1. A breeze from the west.
  2. A gentle breeze.
  3. Any of various lightweight fabrics and articles of clothing.

Let’s Write…

** Either a story beginning, a story ending, a piece of flash fiction, a poem, painting, dance move—inspired by the word, zephyr, where does it take me? Where does it take you?

Zack’s world was crumbling around him, and his thoughts were consumed by it. The love of his life—now with another man. His safe and secure job—fired that morning. The world was a blur around him as he marched with determination to the bridge.

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