Carol A. Spradling, author

CarolASpradling · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject: Follow my lead.

We will create a story one sentence at a time. You build on the previous sentences. The period, setting, and genre will develop as we go, but let's try to keep the continuity as it becomes established. And please, be respectful.

Hmmm, let's see...rubbing hands together.

Lightning flashed, spotting her admidst the downpour.
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cale · Citizen Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 134 Location: Illinois

She brushed back her soaked hair, missing a long tendril that laid flat and smooth across her forehead and cheek.

brony1 · Citizen Joined: 11 May 2008 Posts: 159

Her peircing blue eyes, caught in the flash, were ringed by the diamond sparkle of moisture drops held in the web of her long lashes.

CarolASpradling · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 12:38 pm Post subject:

Blinking back the rain, she stared after the disappearing coach.
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DeliaM · Colonist Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 342

She raised her hand to her heart in a silent farewell as the woman in the coach did the same.

brony1 · Citizen Joined: 11 May 2008 Posts: 159

Turning back she stared at the manor house which appeared to her to be a living thing, holding its breathe in anticipation, of her decision.

DeliaM · Colonist Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 342

In that moment, she knew what she must do.

CarolASpradling · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:37 pm Post subject:

Lifting the hem of her dress, she raced across the roadway.
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brony1 · Citizen Joined: 11 May 2008 Posts: 159

Meaghan, squealed as she stepped in a small puddle, splashing muddy water over her already ruined slippers.

(I was going to say she fell flat on her face and broke her ankle but thought better of it Laughing

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CarolASpradling · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:46 am Post subject:

"Always trying to look your best, I see," said a voice from behind the oak tree.
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DeliaM · Colonist Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 342

At first startled, she was relieved to recognize the voice.

CarolASpradling · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:33 pm Post subject:

He walked toward her, unbothered by the rain.
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brony1 · Citizen Joined: 11 May 2008 Posts: 159

"Why does he always catch me looking my worst!" Meaghan lamented

DeliaM · Colonist Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 342

As if reading her mind, her former childhood friend said, "You are lovelier than ever when you are disheveled."

CarolASpradling · Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 9:05 pm Post subject:

She sneered in his direction and raced toward the house.
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