Prompt:
1. Visit behindthename.com
2. Click the gear-shaped button next to the search bar to select "search meanings,"Type in an object, concept, place, color—anything you can think of that might inspire a name. For example, you might type in green, mountain, beautiful or war. Alternatively, you can visit the Name Themes page (behindthename.com/info/themes) and click on one of the concepts there if you're not sure what to type in.
3. Select one of the names from the list, and read about its origin. (Or, if you already have a name in mind, you can search for it to determine its origin.)
4. Create a character using the name you've selected, and post a story or scene about them (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.
5. Try to incorporate the meaning of the name you've selected in your response.
Story:
"Margaux"
"Yes?"
"You've been staring at that screen for half an hour now."
"I know Karen, I still couldn't think of anything to type in the dang search bar."
"What are you looking at anyway?"
"This website that is supposed to give you the meaning of a name of whatever you type in the search bar."
"And you couldn't think of anything to type in there?"
"Nope."
"How about typing something meaningful?"
"Meaningful?"
"You know. Something special to you, something that revolves around you everyday."
"Okay?"
"You're a writer right?"
"Yeah?"
"So.... Why not type computer?"
"A computer huh? Alright, I'm gonna try that."
"Good, I'll go make a sandwich."
*Five seconds later*
"Hey Karen?"
"Yeah?"
"It said no results. I give up."
"Well that's thirty minutes of your life you're never gonna get back."
YOU ARE READING
Prompted Shorties
Ficción GeneralThese are stories that I make with a pre-made prompt for me. I try to limit it to 500 words or less but most of the time I get carried away. I hope you enjoy and I'll try to keep adding new ones whenever I get the chance to revisit the site.
