A place where I fight to survive |
Door #6 ▼ About Me My name is Tracey, and I'm a spiritual person. I'm very intuitive. That's how I got my handle, INTU from intuitive, and EY from Tracey = intuey. I believe a relationship with God is much more important than any religion. I am a Christian, but I'm not religious. I have two children and six grandchildren. My oldest grandson died at the very beginning of 2023. I am a creative person. Besides writing, I enjoy painting, mixed media, jewelry making, card making, crocheting, photography, and other creative outlets. I'm interested in quantum physics, Biblical history, archeology, and astronomy, I love my furbaby dogs. They're terrier mix. Nine-years-old, and sisters. They love like sisters and fight like sisters. I'm a big animal lover and nature lover. I love the beauty of the woods, water, trees, falls, mountains, beaches, rivers, lakes ,,, if it's nature, I love it. I also love clouds, the moon, and the stars. Team Member Kit is a very sweet person. She's always happy to help someone out. She's active around WDC and has been here since 2004. Over the years, when either of us has time away from writing,com, the other is here waiting to welcome them back! She runs multiple contests and activities. She's a cat lover, and her favorite band is Guns N' Roses. She's Dutch, and was living in England, but recently moved to Scotland. kit has an MA in Philosophy, and loves nature. Opponent Team Member StephBee is a sweet lady. She works as a 911 operator for the LAPD and has for many years. She loves salad, spinach, and asparagus, but hates peas. She likes 70's, 80's, and 90's music, with the Beatles being her favorite. George is her favorite Beatle. She has over 3K comic books from collecting when she was a teenager. Not to mention Football and Baseball cards. She's a published author on Amazon. Steph writes, "I'm published on Amazon. My 2 small press publishers went out of business so I'm slowly, but surely self-publishing to get them back out and I'll have a "new" old release shortly - The Wolf's Torment". |
Once you leave it's done. You can never come back home. Not to the same one. People and places do change, Even when you're not gone long. Returning back home, Can be a great, new journey, Or one that feels sad. Remember that when you leave, So, coming home's easier. Double Tanka 10 lines 65 Words x5 27. Write a story in which someone returns to their hometown. |
"Hey, wake up, my man!" "What? Hey, who's talking to me?" "Look down here, it's me." "But you can't talk, you're a dog." "Look at me, Einstein!" "Well, what do you know? It's so great to talk to you." "Good. I love you, man. But you need to feed me more, And more baths, and one more thing..." Double Tanka 10 lines 80 Words x5 16. One day, you wake up... and your pet has started talking to you! What do they say? |
They used to be friends, But that was some time ago. Now they didn't speak. Their friendship split long ago, Because of judgment from both. One claimed one was slacked, Supporting his family. One claimed one was drunk, Most every waking moment. Both should look in the mirror. Double Tanka 10 lines 62 Words x5 13. Write about two neighbors who cannot stand each other. |
The fists flew like mad. Two best friends in a bad fight. It began so fast, Over a few stupid words, About a girl they both liked. Falling to the floor, In a frenzy, their fists flew. Worn out and tired, They each turned and walked away. Friendship was more important. Double Tanka 10 lines 61 Words x5 10. Write about two friends getting into a fist fight. |
Walking to the room. He took the steps two-by-two. Down in the basement, The horror movie last night, Playing over in his mind. Reaching the last step, He spun around the corner, And let out a scream. His friends from the night before, Killed in horror movie gore. Double Tanka 5-7-5-7-7 - Both Stanzas 10 Lines 73 Words x5 6. He walked into the basement with the horror movie from the night before playing in his head. |
I'm sneezing again! My hand comes up to my nose, And my eyes squeeze shut. I wonder if it is true, Does my heart stop beating, too? Tanka 5-7-5-7-7 5 lines 37 Words x5 6. What happens when you sneeze? |
Time away is great. But it sure ends all too soon! So, we're packing bags, When a shot rings through the air. We quickly duck to the floor. Someone has been killed, And we're not allowed to leave. Everyone's questioned, That's here to experience A sliver of paradise. Double Tanka 5-7-5-7-7 (Both Stanzas) 10 lines 66 Words x5 50. A murder has happened on your last day of vacation. |
Looking for a book, In my College Library. Tripping, I fall down, And spot a well-hidden door, It leads to a secret room. I quickly slink in, Making sure no one sees me. The room's round and dark, A bright swirling light appears, Sending me to a new world. Double Tanka 5-7-5-7-7 (both stanzas) 10 lines 71 Words x5 7. Start your story with a student discovering a hidden room in a university library. |
Gazing at myself, As I put on my makeup, I'm shocked to see you. Your face is a welcomed site, I've missed you since you've been gone. Tanka 5-7-5-7-7 5 lines 42 Words x5 2. Write a story that involves a reflection in a mirror. |