I wrote about my “writing prompt exercise” in my welcome post, and here is another one! Enjoy.
Writing Prompt
Write about a ghost finding a new purpose in the afterlife.
Writing Prompt Exercise
I always thought I would want vengence or revenge if I were murdered (hey, got chick in life; what can I say?). Vengeance sounded like a beautiful idea, a way to find peace and a path to the afterlife.
Boy, was I Wrong
I don’t remember dying. I mean, I remember what it felt like while being strangled and stabbed. But I don’t remember the actual moment of dying. I guess that makes sense?
And the need for vengence sent me to you. Someone who was still living. Someone who could use the research and investigative skills your job needs to help me find my murderer.
And we did it! We found him. And we actually got him locked up for the crime. Well, crimes, I suppose, since I wasn’t his only victim.
Yeah, sorry he attacked you and tried to kill you too. Thankfully he didn’t succeed.
Funny thing is, though, that, now that vengeance and justice has been achieved, I don’t feel satisfied or peaceful. I don’t see that bright light I’m supposed to step into. I feel empty still. Like my purpose hasn’t actually been fulfilled.
So I’m here to tell you two thinks. Thank you for finding my killer and bringing him to justice. And…mind if I stick around and help you out? How? I’m not sure. Maybe we can help others right wrongs in their lives. Maybe it could be a new purpose for us both?
Purpose of this Prompt
I wrote about why I’m doing this exercise in a separate post. But what purpose does this writing prompt exercise serve? Well, it serves three purposes by:
- Keeping me in the practice of writing.
- Helping generate story ideas.
- Offering you sneak peeks into what I might be working on next.
This piece is raw and unedited. I have made no changes from the words I wrote long-hand in my notebook. Why would I do that? Because I want to show y’all that what you write doesn’t have to be perfect the first time. Don’t let perfect get in the way of getting things done.
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That’s all for now. Stay fabulous, y’all!