Magic Realism and the Supernatural

Snakes in a Jar

For Tuesday, August 5 Write a poem or flash fiction piece that revolves an unusual object, one that is particularly odd, chilling, or mildly gruesome. Suggestions: 1. Make your opening line a clear, simple description of the object: Snakes in a jar. A rusty pile of nails. A broken marionette. 2. Are you afraid toContinue reading “Snakes in a Jar”

sur-real-ly

Monday, July 28, 2014 • Prompt #85 Today’s Prompt Write a poem or short fiction piece in a surreal or magic realism style. This genre introduces supernatural or unbelievable events or abilities into in an otherwise everyday realistic environment. (However you define that!) Option #1: Write a new piece. Option #2: Take an existingContinue reading “sur-real-ly”