When out to lunch with co-workers, you bump into a close friend who refers to you by a nickname. Because of its unusualness, the nickname catches the interest of one of your co-workers who asks for the story behind it. Start your story with, "This may come as a surprise, but ... " and end it with, "And that's how I got the nickname (fill in the blank)." You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

After 42 years with your company, the day has finally arrived: your last day of work. Your coworkers throw you a lunch retirement party. After cake, one coworker asks you to reflect on your years with the company. So you do—and you hold nothing back. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

Write about an intense game of Scrabble that takes an ugly turn for the worse. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

A hurricane hits in the South and folks are asked to evacuate. You're out of the hurricane's reach and offer your home up to anyone seeking refuge. A family member takes you up on the offer. When she arrives, she describes—in vivid detail—her experience. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

You're in bed and you awaken to a presidential candidate standing outside your window, staring into your face with a giant smile. What's going on? (Fictional candidates, preferably). You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

Your best friend has been arrested for illegally downloading music. While in jail, he asks you to go to his house and clear everything off his computer. As you start deleting files, you notice a folder called "Top Secret." Out of curiosity, you open it—and are shocked by what you find. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

What was the your favorite possession when you were a kid? Why did you love it so much and how did it affect your life? You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

After years of leading a normal life, you discover you have a special ability. Afraid to share this information with anyone, you confide only in your closest friend. To your surprise, your friend shares some information with you—he also has a super power. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

Two synchronized diving partners overcome a behind-the-scene scuffle to compete in the Olympics and win the gold. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here

You wake up in jail and have no memory of how you got there. As you pace around the cell, you find five items in your pocket from the night before. As you look at each piece, the night slowly comes back to you. Write about your night, why you have these five items and how you ended up in jail. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here