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a close up of a hand holding an open pocket watch
Writing PromptsOne Bad YearMoriah Richard
a close up of a yule tree decorated with paper stars and artificial candles
Writing PromptsGod JulMoriah Richard
two hands trying to meet each other in the middle of the image, though their fingers are limp, implying that they're not trying very hard.
Writing PromptsYearningMoriah Richard
An art piece on a concrete wall of a person's mouth open in a scream
Writing PromptsEcho EchoMoriah Richard
woman trapped in a cardboard box in the middle of an empty field at sunset
Writing PromptsThe Way Alone FeelsMoriah Richard
A professional kitchen with a close up a chef's tattooed hands sprinkling something on top of a plate of fresh greens, crispy skin salmon, and an orange sauce. There are knives in the foreground, and the chef is wearing a black apron and white chef's coat.
Writing PromptsSecret IngredientMoriah Richard
A close up of a tan teddy bear with his head cocked, brown eyes looking off into the distance off-screen.
Writing PromptsGuardian of the SmallMoriah Richard
A vending machine lit up to display sodas, waters, and various candy bars. Everything around the machine is totally black, giving it a mystical glow.
Writing PromptsMystical Vending MachineMoriah Richard
The foreground is filled with hands being raised, and in the background above the hands on a stage is an out-of-focus person with both fists held up in the air.
Writing PromptsThe Opposite of Stage FrightMoriah Richard
An illustration of a parrot's head, facing left in profile, against a plain, light background. The parrot has vibrant red feathers on its head, with some white and light grey plumage around its eye and lower face. It has a large, curved, dark grey beak with a lighter, almost bone-colored upper mandible. Its eye is orange with a dark pupil. The feathers appear textured with individual brushstrokes.
Writing PromptsThe IllustratorMoriah Richard
An old, severely rusted and weathered Jeep-like vehicle sits abandoned in a dense forest. The vehicle is a mix of faded red and peeling white paint, with visible rust covering much of its body. It has a single yellow light on its roof and round headlights on the front. Tall, slender green trees with sparse foliage fill the background, suggesting a misty or damp environment, and the ground is covered in lush green ferns and undergrowth.
Writing PromptsThe Abandoned TruckMoriah Richard
A silhouette of a deer stands in a field of tall grass, backlit by a vibrant golden sunset. The sun's intense light creates a strong orange glow across the entire scene, especially illuminating the grasses in the foreground and background. Bare tree branches are visible as dark silhouettes on the sides of the frame.
Writing PromptsA Defining MomentMoriah Richard
A large cluster of colorful foil balloons shaped like various cartoon characters and animals. Notable balloons include a light blue whale or dolphin, a yellow duck, a pink owl, a blue balloon with Peppa Pig, and several other light blue balloons with faces, some featuring transparent sections with smaller balloons inside. The balloons are tied together with numerous thin strings and are shown outdoors on what appears to be a wooden deck or boardwalk, with blurry figures in the background.
Writing PromptsBalloon BunchMoriah Richard
Writing PromptsBirthday WishesMoriah Richard
A person's hands hold a smartphone, positioned vertically, recording a video. The phone screen shows a man and a woman in light-colored clothing dancing. In the background, slightly out of focus, is a woman in a striped dress, smiling and appearing to be posing or dancing. Light-colored curtains are visible behind her. The person holding the phone has several bracelets on their wrist and rings on their fingers.
Writing PromptsAn Influential DayMoriah Richard
A medium shot of a person with dark braided hair wearing glasses and a light-colored dress, sitting at a white desk and working on a laptop. The person is indoors, positioned between two large windows that provide a view of trees. A Golden Pothos plant is visible in a white pot on the left side of the desk, and another plant is in a white pot on a windowsill to the right. A calculator and other items are also on the desk. The scene is brightly lit by natural light.
Writing PromptsThe Remote WorkerMoriah Richard

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