Uncrowded
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, we’re writing about someplace that’s empty.
I've lived in Maryland for a number of years now, and one of my favorite things about our area is that we hardly get any snow.
Seems silly, right? But after going to college in the mountains of Western Pennsylvania and growing up in Pennsylvania's heart, not having 8+ inches of snow dumped on us at any moment between the months of October and March has been a blessing.
Recently, we got snow in Maryland. It was almost shocking how much I'd forgotten about what happens when it snows that much. Our local playground, which is always full of kids around 3 p.m. had two brave souls making a snowman. It was as eerie as endearing.
So, for today's prompt, let's write about someplace that's empty when it's usually not.
Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.
Since obtaining her MFA in fiction, Moriah Richard has worked with over 100 authors to help them achieve their publication dreams. As the managing editor of Writer’s Digest magazine, she spearheads the world-building column Building Better Worlds, a 2023 Eddie & Ozzie Award winner. She also runs the Flash Fiction February Challenge on the WD blog, encouraging writers to pen one microstory a day over the course of the month and share their work with other participants. As a reader, Moriah is most interested in horror, fantasy, and romance, although she will read just about anything with a great hook.
Learn more about Moriah on her personal website.
