Post by wordy on Aug 31, 2010 23:29:38 GMT 10
Malorie’s Peak Prompts Spotlight
by inthefire and wordy
1. Title: Looking Away
Author: seekeraftertruth
Rating: PG-13
Prompt: #30, Eyes
Summary: Paxton realises he’s been looking away almost all his life.
Because: It’s incredibly powerful through both the grief and the imagery.
Link: Here
2. Title: Dance the Warrior
Author: Cassandra
Rating: G
Prompt: #28, Freedom
Summary: In the swing of her blade, she is free.
Because: It mixes two rarely combined characters and adds power and admiration to create a beautifully written piece.
Link: Here
3. Title: Secrecy and Spymasters
Author: greenie
Rating: G
Prompt: #15, Disguise
Summary: There's a downside to what seems to be the family occupation.
Because: It’s humorous, but not overpowering, and still manages to portray the (interesting) family dynamic.
Link: Here
4. Title: Old-Fashioned
Author: opalgirl
Rating: G
Prompt: #19, Beginning
Summary: After the war, Kel is obliged to attend a social gathering, and finds herself in the company of an old-fashioned man.
Because: A relationship is forged with such sweet, yet subtle, details that it could turn romantic.
Link: Here
5. Title: Coup D’Oeil
Author: Verasque
Rating: PG
Prompt: #30, Eyes; #31, Found
Summary: Cooper stares at him, willing him to cower or bend, but Jon does neither.
Because: It provides a touching insight into the life of a young Jon, and the decisions that set him apart as a person and a ruler.
Link: Here
6. Title: Centuries
Author: emberrose
Rating: PG
Prompt: #28, Freedom
Summary: Kyprioth doesn’t like the sea, he wants his islands back.
Because: A short piece that captures the strong emotions of a god, with powerful language.
Link: Here