PrttySweet Distractions

10/16/25 PrttySweet: Mind Control

Tell us a tale in 500 words or less. What's it like to be controlled by someone/something else? What would it be like to be puppet master to someone else? Tonight is Flash Fiction about mind control.

10/14/25 The Void Has Eyes

Staring into the abyss, does it watch you? Does it judge your action, inaction, petty vindictive thoughts? Tell us , when your look into the abyss... does it stare back?

10/09/25 Urban Legends: Horror

'Tis the season for Bloody Mary, the Candy Man, and Slender Man to name a few! Pick a scary urban legend. Let it inspire your words as we enter Spooky Season!

Love Me Like My Demons Do

Our personal demons keep us company in the dark and bring shadows to the light we yearn to bask in. They are reliable and support our pain like nothing else can. If only, someone would love us just ...like... that.

10/02/25 FATE OR CHOICE

Does life just happen in a world of unpredictability
OR
Do you have control over your life, based on the choices you make

9/30/25 When Courtesy Was as Common as Sense

Respect and kindness were a way of life. Toilet brushes didn't always come with a warning not to use them to wash your skin. My, how times have changed. It often leaves us wondering what happened to sense, sensibility, and just plain kindness

All the Stories Have Been Told

Are you drawn to Shakespeare's idea that all stories have been told. Let's explore the tension between originality and repetition. How do we find meaning in old patterns?

9/23/25 BLINDSIDE: The Illusion of Independence

We all like to think we can handle our business. We can only do so much on our own. A little help can go a long way, if we only realize we need it. But when we ask, if follow through is slow... we often realize the limits of what we can truly handle on our own. 

Grown Up Recess

Why does it seem that we trade fun, rest, and relaxation for stress and responsibility? Even grown-ups need a break. "Me time" isn't always fun time. Should we relearn, as adults, to prioritize fun?

9/16/25 Cut Me Some Slack, Slacker!

Everyone gets overwhelmed at times. We are all deserving of a little grace, now and then. Whether we hold ourselves or others to a higher standard, sometimes, we all need a slack.

9/12/25 PrttySweet Storytime: Life's a Bitch, Bitch!

Sometimes life is amazing. Other times, not so much. Today’s storytime is all those moments where things, people, and maybe even ourselves were less than stellar. Let’s share our stories about what a bitch things can be.

9/09/25 The Possibilities of a Blank Page

Never does something so seemingly empty hold so very much. Whether it be Christmas lists, secrets, or artful words of any kind, a blank page tells a tale, and sometimes saves a mind struggling to be heard.