by NWVincent | Oct 14, 2025 | Fabled Stories - Mesu's Journey
The village was bustling with activity. It was one that Mesu had visited before. Lawan was the name, she recalled. It was scarier this time. She wished for her mother’s or father’s hand for safety. That comfort was a thing of the past. Mesu didn’t dare go...
by NWVincent | Oct 11, 2025 | Flash Fiction
Prompt – You’ve been dating your partner for six months. Tonight they’ve invited you to a work event, and as you step onto the red carpet, you realize it for the first time: you’re dating a celebrity. I thought the limo was a bit much for a...
by NWVincent | Oct 9, 2025 | Short Stories
“Good afternoon, Mr. Porter.” His eyes opened slowly as his vision returned. The bright lights of the hospital room made him squint until his pupils adjusted. “Response to the light, excellent.” A man in a lab coat was standing outside the corner of his eye. His...
by NWVincent | Oct 7, 2025 | Fabled Stories - Mesu's Journey
Mesu circled the clearing, staying behind the tree line. A pile of ash and debris lay where her home once was. The sight brought tears to Mesu’s eyes. She was surprised there was any more in her. The last three days were filled with crying and blinking,...
by NWVincent | Sep 30, 2025 | Flash Fiction
Another writing prompt that I had fun with. I don’t remember the exact statement, but it had to deal with language barriers. This was a standalone piece as many are. There is a lot of room for expansion both before and after. One day I might even do that....
by NWVincent | Sep 29, 2025 | Fabled Stories - Mesu's Journey
A liquid trickled down her chin, but she couldn’t tell if it was sweat, blood, or a blend of both. She felt the sweat coating her body. It caused the hilt of her sword to slip in her grip, prompting her to hold on tighter. She squeezed her other hand, missing...
by NWVincent | Sep 26, 2025 | Short Stories
Light from the candle illuminated some of the tiny room. The details on the wall were hidden in the dim glow as the rust-colored ink blended with the stone. Four shadows were cast into the corners as figures sat around the melting figurine. Hips and legs were all that...
by NWVincent | Aug 22, 2024 | Personal
I did it again. July update was a wash, so here we are in August. I celebrated my 42nd trip around the sun. I am very grateful for those who thought of me, whether it was acknowledged or not. I find my age has me viewing things very differently, even if the Leo in me...
by NWVincent | Jun 28, 2024 | Personal
This is more of a reflection on both May and June. It has been very hectic and I haven’t had the time or energy to sit still and write this. The personal section could likely take up the whole blog post. It has been a wild ride but such is life. Thank you again...
by NWVincent | Apr 21, 2024 | Personal
Talk about a timely update! This is not one of those. It’s been a weird month when it comes to motivation meeting productivity. Specifically, the last week has seen me spending more time reading a book because of analysis paralysis. I will sit down at the desk...
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