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Opposites Attract: A $Bllionaire$ Romance

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Plot Stefanie “Steffy” Raines is an independent career woman with her own dreams.   But when she meets billionaire, Prince Jordan Ashley, her world is turned upside down when he woos her, despite them having nothing in common.   Can two people as different as night and day come together or will the romance fizzle out? Chapter 1 “I’m so sorry I’m late!” Steffy Raines tells her co-workers as she came into the conference room of Hart & Son Attorneys at Law for their meeting.   “Why, Steffy, it’s a pleasure to have you here!” Carol, Steffy’s boss said. “My alarm didn’t wake me this morning.” Steffy threw out her excuse. “It’s okay.   Just have a seat, and let me get the meeting started.” Carol told her. Steffy took a seat next to the client who was there to discuss his case.   “Now, staff I’d like you to meet our new client, Prince Jordan Ashley.” Carol said, introducing Jordan to the staff, who warmly smiled at Steffy.   Stef...

Happy 50th Birthday to My Brother

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A/N:  This day (12-14-1968) marks the 50th birthday of my brother, who passed away on July 23, 1983 in a drowning accident.    Happy 50th birthday, Jason McKay I know we didn't always get along it seems we fought alot But it didn't diminish the love we had When you first left this world We learned to live without your presence But we never got over the loss Of not having you here Because life goes on Yet we have never forgotten you Brother dear You're in our hearts everyday We miss you terribly And wish you were still here But that wasn't the plan Perhaps you're somebody's angel Watching over them Wherever you are I know You're free from Pain and suffering I will always love you So I wish you a happy 50th birthday And remember you always

Writing Prompt: The First Date

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Write a story about a first date using dialogue only. EPISODE I Boy:   Nice dinner, huh? Girl:   Um, yeah. Boy:   What’s your favorite dish? Girl:   The lasagna. Boy:   That’s a pretty dress. Girl:   Thanks. Girl’s Bestie:   Hey, Girlfriend!   How’s the date going? Girl:   Fine.   Why are you here? Girl’s Bestie:    Just checking up on you. Boy:   Well, she’s alright! Girl’s Bestie:   Chill out, dude!   Wait Staff:   What’s g going on in here? Boy:   This girl was interrupting our meal! Wait Staff:   I think you should leave, miss? Girl’s Bestie:   Why?   I wasn’t doing anything? Girl:   Just leave.   I’ll talk to you later. Girl’s Bestie:   Okay.   For you, Girlfriend. Girl:   I’m sorry for that? Boy:   It’s okay. Girl:   Where were we? Boy:   Your Girlfriend made me forget. Girl:   Then le...

Writing Prompt: The Shopping Bag

The shopping bag ripped and all its contents tumbled to the ground. For you, this was the last straw. As if my day couldn’t get any worse—the shopping bag ripped as I was removing it from the checkout—my items tumbling all over the floor.   It wouldn’t be the worst, except…now everyone has seen it’s contents!     Even the guy I had been crushing on for like, forever!   OMG!   How embarrassing!   I had to get out and fast! So after I hastily picked up my purchases, I hightailed it out of the store.   I could never show my face again after that fiasco.   And the guy I was hoping would ask me out…well, let’s just say…I don’t think he’ll ever see me that way ever! I just wanted to die!    Just then, I received a text from an anonymous caller.   Turns out it was from the guy I had a huge crush on telling me he got my number from my bestie.   And he wanted to ask me out on a date!   A moment of embarrassm...

Writing Prompt: Black Friday Shopping Drama

You're at a huge store scouting out Black Friday deals. You start to notice that all the security cameras in the store seems to be following your each and every move. I hate to shop, especially on Black Friday.   I avoid it like the plague!   But an item in the ad that I have been wanting to get for months had a great deal.   So I ventured out this cold Black Friday morning to get the object I’ve been wanting.    I arrived at the store 10 minutes later, and as I already knew, the parking lot barely had any parking spaces.   I literally had to park on the street.    Being careful not to slip on the snow and ice, I walked several feet to the store entrance.     Crowds of people were rushing to find the best deals they could find.and beat the rush.   I finally found what I was looking for, a television, only to have someone snatch it up right before my eyes.    And if that didn’t make matt...

Writing Prompt: Late for the Bus

Dialogue Only, Please : Flex the writing muscles in your brain by writing a short story that ONLY uses dialogue. “Do you have the time?” “Sorry, no watch.” “No phone?” “Well, yeah, I do.” “So what time is it?” “Dude!   I’m busy chatting with someone.” “Can’t you just give me the time?” “In a few.” “Well, it’s been a few.” “I’m not done with my call.” “Okay.” “I really need the time.” “Oh, brother.” “Sorry to be a pain.” “It’s 5:30.” “Oh jeez.   I just missed the bus.” “Yeah.   See ya later.”

Writing Prompt: A Whole Week

A Whole Week : Describe each day of the week as if it were a person. Give each one personality traits, a job, and a goal. Write a story about them. A group of friends decided to head to the beach and enjoy a day of surfing.   Their names were Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.   Sunday was afraid of water.   Monday didn’t like sand.   Tuesday didn’t have a surf board.   Wednesday was afraid of sharks.   Thursday hated the beach—period!   Friday wanted to go for a boat ride.    And Saturday, well, they just wanted a lazy day to relax. Did any of this stop them from enjoying a day on the beach?   No!   Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday rented a boat and took a boat ride while Monday, Thursday, and Saturday each took turns water skiing behind the boat. It was joyous day for everyone—and they all went out for the rest of the week to spend it at the beach!   Happy days!