Revenge
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about revenge.
I know what you're thinking ... did I upload the wrong photo for this week's prompt?
No, friends, I did not. I've recently read the novel Pearl by Josh Malerman, and as someone who grew up on a hog farm, there were many things about the novel that spoke to me.
I once had a pig who hated me. He was a runt we got for a good price, and he was squat and pink and had the beadiest eyes I've ever seen on a pig. And he was mean. His favorite pastime was stalking me in the field and then shoving me into the electric fence when I least expected it. He was big and mean and I avoided him at all cost.
So, for this week, I'm thinking about Pearl and that pig from my childhood when I say that we should write about revenge.
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.
