The loud noises were incessant, and reverberating in his ears, with no end to them in sight.
He was being constantly bombarded with the hum of machinery and the whirring of tools, producing a terrible cacophony that was making him more tense with each passing moment.
But eventually, after almost an hour, it all stopped.
He had been driving for hours, always in a straight line. He didn't see any other cars. Just a desert flanking the road and some small cactuses. He felt more and more tense and the feeling of fear was growing. This road was agoraphobic. He was desperate, until warm lips kissed his.
- Time to wake up, darling. Were you dreaming? And they made love, as if that moment was endless.
The ocean stretched endlessly before her, waves whispering secrets of time. She walked the shore daily, searching for something she couldn’t name. One morning, a message in a bottle washed ashore: “Keep going.”
She smiled, her heart lighter. Perhaps the endless horizon wasn’t meant to be conquered but embraced. Turning back, she realized the journey was never about finding an end—it was about the endless beauty in simply continuing.
It starts in the head. Empties it of any good thing. As if nothing ever rested there. Then it fills it again with every good thing, because that's the way life tipped sometimes. And makes its way into throat, chest, and heart. Turns stomach, weakens legs, presses soles to the ground. Making it hard to get from A-Z let alone the first stage, denial. And then your head empties again.
The alien boy was fascinated by the school trip. They'd just landed in a country with many fruit flies and sunshine.
Scanning his textbook, he found these: the average life span is 73 years; the average heartbeat is 72 bpm. That equals almost 3 billion heartbeats in a lifetime. Counting his own pulse, he realized that on his home planet, a human heart could last for an endless life span.
Only if the boy's heartbeat is really slow.... and only in sci-fi until proven otherwise....:) I was reading about the lifespan of the flies that's only 15-30 days, so human's life is 'endless' compared to them.
January stretched endlessly into the unknown. Decorations were down, family back to their respective towns, husband back in his home-office eerie on the top floor. The last of the turkey curried yesterday.
For now she would sit and gaze out the window at those who had something to do with their time while she waited for the mornings to lighten and it to be warm enough to plant and grow.
Miguel, I am always amazed at home much you can fit into so few words. You're amazing. And thank you for your commitment for these regular prompts. Again amazing
The man carried his feet on the road with no end. Outside, darkness made it difficult to see. The blue in his eyes shapeshifted as sparks of red found their way into the man’s innocent look. Unknowingly, he shapeshifted as well.
“Where to, old man?”
The man didn’t respond to the shadow. But the shadow was stubborn, it got closer, pulling him to stop. The man kept carrying his feet.
It was a long search for the love that would shut out all others. She went through pain and suffering from pretenders to finally give up and learn to live alone.
After 12 years he came and her heart was open to him. She doesn't know why he stuck when all the others floated away, but stuck on him was where she found herself in an endless love ❤️
She did a duet with i thnk Kris Kristofferson ,maybe it was from A Star Is Born. I don't remember where but at the time, I did not have any love,so the song intrigued me . Was it possible to have an endless love?.I am happy to say that I have one.21 years and counting!
I sort of remember that song now, but don't really remember it. I am very happy that you have your love! My hubby and I just celebrated our 43 year anniversary yesterday. 😊
In the rental listing, I didn’t believe the owner when he said the cabin was flocked with an endless number of birds. As I arrived, the land around the house was clear of any birds. Although, he tried to dissuade me from renting as he handed over the keys. I woke up to a roaring chirping outside, not able to see a blade of grass in the sea of birds.
Prompt from THE FICTION DEALER : Microdosing Fiction - 70mg of ENDLESS
Endless swimming through dark and dangerous voids. Searching for an exit. Searching for meaning. Lingering in places where danger lurks Will Robinson. Voices rumbling, tumbling with indecipherable meanings. A repetitious cycle devoid of human interaction.
A light breaks with bursts and flashes. A riot of symphonies. The horizon awaits with morning glories. Bursting with energy I rise to the moment where I belong.
The torpedo ripped through the freighter's side. There was no time to gather food or gear, just to jump for one’s life. Randolph reached the half swamped lifeboat with seamen Grady already there. The submarine left them to die on an endless sea. Water in all directions. Their situation looked hopeless. Grady’s injuries would claim him by morning. Randolph calmly spun the cylinder of his revolver with one bullet chambered.
Like staring into the broken mirror of an amethyst.
I’m reminded of school corridors when I was barely tall enough to run the palm of my hand over those rounded heads of shiny brass thumbtacks – like some son of a Fomorian, raking-over the barrows on the strands of the ancient Irish Sea.
He has realized his dream so the smile, genuine. The tears, heartfelt.
He considers darkness the enemy, endless, cruel. A yawning void defining infinity. It’s victory undeniable. It cannot end, if it did, what then lies beyond.
The youngest commander in Fleet history pushes away from the view. He floats inside the command module. Eyes closing.
"He considers darkness the enemy, endless, cruel. A yawning void defining infinity. It’s victory undeniable. It cannot end, if it did, what then lies beyond." this part goes so hard. I love that.
PROMPT: ENDLESS
THE CACOPHONY
It was almost impossible to hear himself think.
The loud noises were incessant, and reverberating in his ears, with no end to them in sight.
He was being constantly bombarded with the hum of machinery and the whirring of tools, producing a terrible cacophony that was making him more tense with each passing moment.
But eventually, after almost an hour, it all stopped.
And his root canal treatment was finished… 🦷😎🦷
70 words of Endless
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He had been driving for hours, always in a straight line. He didn't see any other cars. Just a desert flanking the road and some small cactuses. He felt more and more tense and the feeling of fear was growing. This road was agoraphobic. He was desperate, until warm lips kissed his.
- Time to wake up, darling. Were you dreaming? And they made love, as if that moment was endless.
ENDLESS 70mg
The ocean stretched endlessly before her, waves whispering secrets of time. She walked the shore daily, searching for something she couldn’t name. One morning, a message in a bottle washed ashore: “Keep going.”
She smiled, her heart lighter. Perhaps the endless horizon wasn’t meant to be conquered but embraced. Turning back, she realized the journey was never about finding an end—it was about the endless beauty in simply continuing.
Well seventy seemed easy compared to the word endless
I think the opposite is "start more", I profess
Perhaps some wisdom there, I confess
Start more is certainly more positive, I must express
Perhaps for joy, I should consider doing less
By now, most of you could not care less
Perhaps to ponder this is simply fruitless
Instead just think more and worry less
I think I'll call it mindfulness
It starts in the head. Empties it of any good thing. As if nothing ever rested there. Then it fills it again with every good thing, because that's the way life tipped sometimes. And makes its way into throat, chest, and heart. Turns stomach, weakens legs, presses soles to the ground. Making it hard to get from A-Z let alone the first stage, denial. And then your head empties again.
Microdosing Fiction - 70mg of Endless
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The alien boy was fascinated by the school trip. They'd just landed in a country with many fruit flies and sunshine.
Scanning his textbook, he found these: the average life span is 73 years; the average heartbeat is 72 bpm. That equals almost 3 billion heartbeats in a lifetime. Counting his own pulse, he realized that on his home planet, a human heart could last for an endless life span.
Does it really? That’s fascinating.
Only if the boy's heartbeat is really slow.... and only in sci-fi until proven otherwise....:) I was reading about the lifespan of the flies that's only 15-30 days, so human's life is 'endless' compared to them.
January stretched endlessly into the unknown. Decorations were down, family back to their respective towns, husband back in his home-office eerie on the top floor. The last of the turkey curried yesterday.
For now she would sit and gaze out the window at those who had something to do with their time while she waited for the mornings to lighten and it to be warm enough to plant and grow.
I feel that first line!😂
oh yes
I love the emotion in this. Also January stretching endlessly is so true, I always call it the Monday of the year
yes i like that "the Monday of the year" :)
"Monday of the year" 😂 Yeah, this story definitely captured that vibe.
Thank you :)
Miguel, I am always amazed at home much you can fit into so few words. You're amazing. And thank you for your commitment for these regular prompts. Again amazing
Thank you Diane. Doing my best ☺️
The man carried his feet on the road with no end. Outside, darkness made it difficult to see. The blue in his eyes shapeshifted as sparks of red found their way into the man’s innocent look. Unknowingly, he shapeshifted as well.
“Where to, old man?”
The man didn’t respond to the shadow. But the shadow was stubborn, it got closer, pulling him to stop. The man kept carrying his feet.
Endlessly mysterious
It was a long search for the love that would shut out all others. She went through pain and suffering from pretenders to finally give up and learn to live alone.
After 12 years he came and her heart was open to him. She doesn't know why he stuck when all the others floated away, but stuck on him was where she found herself in an endless love ❤️
Just had to write it Forgive me, please.
Thank everyone for the like !Appreciate you !💗
Beautiful Theresa. Endless love truly a soulmate material 😁
Why are you apologizing? It's beautiful.
Thank you ,Jeannine. The Barbra Steisand song just overtook my brain when I read the prompt!
I finally gave in to it last night!
I felt like I was inferior, probably writer's remorse.Sometimes I am drained by art.
No, it was good! Plus some of us (like me!) have no idea what Barbra Streisand has to to with it. 😉
She did a duet with i thnk Kris Kristofferson ,maybe it was from A Star Is Born. I don't remember where but at the time, I did not have any love,so the song intrigued me . Was it possible to have an endless love?.I am happy to say that I have one.21 years and counting!
I sort of remember that song now, but don't really remember it. I am very happy that you have your love! My hubby and I just celebrated our 43 year anniversary yesterday. 😊
Congratulations! I am happy for you too!
🤗
Endless
In the rental listing, I didn’t believe the owner when he said the cabin was flocked with an endless number of birds. As I arrived, the land around the house was clear of any birds. Although, he tried to dissuade me from renting as he handed over the keys. I woke up to a roaring chirping outside, not able to see a blade of grass in the sea of birds.
Sounds horrifying. Love it!
That would make me a bit uneasy but it would likely keep any annoying neighbors far
Then I See
Prompt from THE FICTION DEALER : Microdosing Fiction - 70mg of ENDLESS
Endless swimming through dark and dangerous voids. Searching for an exit. Searching for meaning. Lingering in places where danger lurks Will Robinson. Voices rumbling, tumbling with indecipherable meanings. A repetitious cycle devoid of human interaction.
A light breaks with bursts and flashes. A riot of symphonies. The horizon awaits with morning glories. Bursting with energy I rise to the moment where I belong.
Then I see.
Jai Guru Deva Om
Endless in 70 mg
The torpedo ripped through the freighter's side. There was no time to gather food or gear, just to jump for one’s life. Randolph reached the half swamped lifeboat with seamen Grady already there. The submarine left them to die on an endless sea. Water in all directions. Their situation looked hopeless. Grady’s injuries would claim him by morning. Randolph calmly spun the cylinder of his revolver with one bullet chambered.
You got me with that last line. Tragic.
om struggling to keep up!
These hospital corridors are endless.
And the light.
Like staring into the broken mirror of an amethyst.
I’m reminded of school corridors when I was barely tall enough to run the palm of my hand over those rounded heads of shiny brass thumbtacks – like some son of a Fomorian, raking-over the barrows on the strands of the ancient Irish Sea.
This one's not making it . . .
Vanishing voices; whisper in assembly.
Fomorians mythological wee people endless stories
Haha - Cheers Richard - Maybe there are some mythical wee people too, hundreds of them! But Fomorians are giants, huge giants!
Creatures large and small. Irish tales. Get bigger over a tankard of ale.
Microdosing prompt: Endless / 70 words
He has realized his dream so the smile, genuine. The tears, heartfelt.
He considers darkness the enemy, endless, cruel. A yawning void defining infinity. It’s victory undeniable. It cannot end, if it did, what then lies beyond.
The youngest commander in Fleet history pushes away from the view. He floats inside the command module. Eyes closing.
All power lost, all crew dead. Hope vanquished.
Ship groans.
He’s very cold now.
"He considers darkness the enemy, endless, cruel. A yawning void defining infinity. It’s victory undeniable. It cannot end, if it did, what then lies beyond." this part goes so hard. I love that.
Thanks Miguel. There has always been something about space that troubles me. Unlimited. Just goes on.
Oh Jim, I like that.
Thanks Ben. Space is the worst monster of all. Beautiful and Heartless.
Sort of like…The final frontier? 🤷🏼🤣
Gosh, I’ve never heard that term before. Good one;)