The Prompt
Write a story in three sections, each section recounting the same event from a different character’s point of view
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I chose a slice-of-life, mundane scene. Then used the opportunity to practice stream-of-consciousness writing. It’s not stellar, but an interesting exercise.
I went out of my way for this one, hehe — super fun prompt! Thank you! https://xenocandela.wordpress.com/2021/05/29/dark-star-summoner/
I wrote TABLE SCRAPS IN PARADISE today. Section 1 is Second Person POV. It’s about a man throwing dice at a craps table in a casino. He wins every time. As the crowd gathers we change POV to First Person POV, to a lady at the slot machines. The third section is in Third Person Plural POV. It’s from the aliens inside the man. They have established a connection and are using their quantum computer to calibrate their communications with the man. After thousands of years they are ready to start their invasion, but first they need to help this man win a mate.
One of the classic Storyaday prompts I adore!
Today I reflected on my own inspiration systems as well as the story about a dinner party and square plates…
https://tammysreadinglife.wordpress.com/2021/05/29/day-29-storyadaymay2021/
I love this prompt and I used it to play with a scene from my novel. As a result I am bravely changing my chosen POV.