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WRITING OBSTACLE
Demonstrate. Incapacitate. Solidify.
In a story of no more than 10 sentences, use these three words in any order. The point is to create a story line that allows you to link them all naturally, without forcing them into random places.
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Staring at the wall has always been my favourite past time. As a kid, I remember watching the paint solidify every time we would pick up our belongings and move to a new place of adventures. It was meant to demonstrate a new beginning, a chance to get it right this time, no more moving around, we are finally where we belong.
Bam, nope, here we go again. We wouldn’t paint the walls white again as ...
As A Child She Was Essentially Alone, left with no way to learn of life beyond the squalid walls that served as well as Alcatraz in confining the small girl , and she knew nothing of what was beyond those boundaries. It was a system designed specifically to incapacitate & manipulate, passed down now for generations, & every descendant was doomed to demonstrate the same cycle ,the same saddening s...
EJ stared blankly at his notebook. The thin blue lines seemed to be separated by endless gulfs of emptiness. The paper itself anxiously waited for him to demonstrate the ability to develop a storyline. The teacher waited. They all did. Today was different, rather than inspire, the blank pages seemed to incapacitate. EJ knew that if he did come up with something fast, it would solidify what everyon...
Engulfed in the decrepit tomb, the crimson beads appeared across her forearm with nails stained red.
The claustrophobic space incapacitating her made her unable to stop the pool of ruby liquid from growing, the back of her shirt dampening and she was alone.
She had solidified. She walked the halls with a scowl painted on her face, eyes glazed over and slightly darkened.
Sometimes when the roo...
LILY: Johnathon, I’ve been so uneasy throughout most of the day; wondering, fretting, over how Edward fared during his interview, wondering if his appointment was approved? Did he demonstrate strong communication skills, without becoming churlish?
JOHNATHON: My dear, I’m so sorry that I must be the one to tell you, that our son failed to solidify the position:—He was an utter disappointment unt...
The magma was starting to solidify.
Richter hadn’t meant to incapacitate the Mole. He’d only wanted to demonstrate to the crew that he actually knew how to steer the damn thing.
He was so sick of all their little looks. You don’t become a Terranaut by being a little bitch, and they were all far too noble and classy to ever say anything out loud about their captain, even behind his back.
Nonet...
Here are ten breathtaking travel destinations:
*Top Travel Destinations*
1. *Ha Long Bay, Vietnam*
- Majestic limestone karsts rise from emerald waters.
- Cruise through stunning caves and turquoise lagoons.
1. *Santorini, Greece*
- Picturesque whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches.
- Breathtaking sunsets and delectable Greek cuisine.
1. *Yellowstone National Park, USA*
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Helena enters the training grounds with fire in her eyes as she approaches the fighting ring. She knows her challenge today against Prost is meant to demonstrate her mastery of the air magic that has been the focus of her lessons for the past month.
She steps into the ring and squares her shoulders against her opponent, wind already gathering at her back. The instructor rings the bell and Prost ...
“When faced with a large gathering that is not responding to the order to disperse, treat the group as a single organism. You need to demonstrate to its members they are not safe in the group. It is this safety that blunts the effectiveness of fear as a weapon.
Incapacitate any obvious group leaders, if there are no obvious leaders random use of ‘incapacitation’ should solidify your position of co...
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