#106 Periergia
Ever found yourself experiencing a newfound appreciation for something you see or do every day? Maybe you think fondly of how many people have stood on the same street corner as you, or appreciate the centuries of craftsmanship that it took to develop the humble coffee mug you hold in your hand.
When you feel like waxing lyrical about the everyday, you might call it periergia — using flowery language to describe something trivial. While this is usually a writing no-no (purple prose, anyone?), there's something irresistible about romanticizing the mundane once in a while. So this week, we’re looking for beauty in unexpected places, whether that’s a character, something they see, or anything in-between.
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This week's prompts
Write about a character who’s known to be a cynic, but secretly romanticizes everything.
Valentine's Day
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15 stories
A mundane ability suddenly becomes a superpower. Write about someone or something affected by this.
Middle School
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26 stories
Write a story about a character who takes nothing for granted.
Teens
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21 stories
Write a story about a character who’s secretly nobility.
Thriller and Suspense
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16 stories