Like January, here’s the books I read in February and what I thought about them.
Books Read in February
Writing Prompt #91 — Seeds of Life
Prompt: By the year 2100 Earth’s ecosystem is dying due to a lack of trees. In an effort to combat this, the world’s scientists develop and plant millions of genetically engineered trees. The current year is 2118 and you just witnessed a sapling strangle your childhood pet.
Writing Prompt #90 — Safer Inside
Prompt: “No, I said we were safer, not safe.”
Writing Prompt #89 — The Help From Under the Bed
Prompt: With a large birthmark and an old antiquated family name, her bullies were vicious. Her mom was getting more depressed, her dad more violent. That’s when, in line with the rest of her tragedy, a grotesque monster came out from under her bed. To her surprise, however, it had come to help.
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Writing Prompt #88 — The Hidden Black Depths
Prompt: The moon shines brightly in the sky, illuminating the shore around you. The scent of the sea and sand, along with the rush of the waves and the taste of salt fill your senses to the brim. Moving your body, you take your first step forwards.
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Books Read in January
With the new year, I will be posting a monthly “Books Read” on the first day of the following month (ex. January’s will be posted on February 1st). I’ll give my brief thoughts on the book, and if I really enjoyed it, it’ll likely be given a Book Spotlight post soon thereafter.
Writing Prompt #87 — Mr. Young’s Asset
Prompt: You’re a lawyer-wizard who gives objects temporary sentience so they can defend themselves from asset forfeiture.
