https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/06/16/your-daily-word-prompt-insincere-june-16-2019/ June was flummoxed. Darren Franks had been given the opportunity of a lifetime, to be with the best, learn from the best, walk shoulder to shoulder with the best and if he’d chosen to prove himself, he could have flown, soared, Jackson would have guaranteed it. Instead, he’d squandered a great opportunity, chossing to […]
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Trust
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/06/11/your-daily-word-prompt-trust-june-11-2019/ June listened intently to Jackson’s explanation. Apparently, he’d been a long time friend that his father had given a job to. It wasn’t enough for Darren who felt he was owed more. Anyone’s guess as to what or why he felt wronged. He showed up, did his job, worked well but basically hadn’t added […]
Stolid
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/06/07/your-daily-word-prompt-stolid-june-7-2019/ Nigel was a stolid thinker. It was essential, it was how he worked. There were several strategies open to him and his men. Dozens of questions and scenarios raced through his mind. Which would work best in this case was the question. Divide and conquer? The 2nd perp didn’t appear as committed as the […]
Instigate
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/06/05/your-daily-word-prompt-instigate-june-5-2019/ Nigel had contacted the local authorities updating them on the current situation and they had undercover men stationed at every entrance should the suspects managed to escape. As soon as they could identify the culprits involved, a full-on investigation would ensure. Nigel had to admitted he was a cop at heart and his blood […]
Dispel
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/06/04/your-daily-word-prompt-dispel-june-4-2019/ As they moved carefully forward, it was difficult to dispel the angst that assailed her. Would they find the men safe and sound? June wondered about Nigel’s previous comments regarding the men and whether they would stay or run and how invested they were in keeping Roland and Jackson prisoner and whether they’d fight […]
Frisson
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/06/02/your-daily-word-prompt-frission-june-2-2019/ A frisson of excitement akin to what a thrill seeker might feel hit June. It disturbed her as much as anything could have. This was her brother and Jackson, and these were real honest to god salt of the earth men trying to save their lives and yet that frisson flew across her veins, […]
Difficult
June found it difficult to sit and await the outcome of what had just happened. Even though she didn’t know Brad or the other members of Nigel’s crew, the thought of any one of them coming to harm was disturbing. She was shallow breathing and didn’t realize it until Nigel moved and she sucked in […]
Difficult
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/06/01/your-daily-word-prompt-difficult-june-1-2019/ June found it difficult to sit and await the outcome of what had just happened. Even though she didn’t know Brad or the other members of Nigel’s crew, the thought of any one of them coming to harm was disturbing. She was shallow breathing and didn’t realize it until Nigel moved and she sucked […]
Silence
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/28/your-daily-word-prompt-silence-may-28-2019/ The surrounding silence had her heart pounding and her hearing was on high alert, in fact all of June’s senses were on high alert! She wondered if this was what it felt like for Nigel every time he went into an unknown situation. Since this was an unusual situation, perhaps not, but then again, […]
Nostalgic
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/26/your-daily-word-prompt-nostalgic-may-26-2019/ “We’ll take it slow here, it’s a good place for an ambush if they heard us coming,” Nigel informed her. Nothing like a little reality to make you feel nostalgic, June thought. Nostalgic for the uncomplicated times, moments shared no matter the reason. She prayed they’d have many more opportunities to enjoy in the […]
Vague
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/23/your-daily-word-prompt-vague-may-23-2019/ What June found most interesting was people’s responses to her artwork. There was nothing vague about their responses, they were either all in, or were completely cold. They had to have it, or they walked away which in most cases amused her since her art covered a huge range of possibilities. She couldn’t help […]
Zenith
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/22/your-daily-word-prompt-zenith-may-22-2019/ June had done some digging on Nigel’s company and found he was one of the best in the business, at the zenith of his profession even though he’d only been in business a few years comparatively. June decided it was partly due to his experience as a cop, his heightened awareness of people’s nature […]
Empathy
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/21/your-daily-word-prompt-empathy-may-21-2019/ Nigel had great empathy for the victims of crimes because he found it easy to put himself in their shoes. The heartsick pain, the torture of not knowing, the ache of loss, the emptiness, the loose ends in some cases that were never tied up leaving an open wound that could not quite heal. […]
Untitled
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/20/your-daily-word-prompt-fervent-may-20-2019/ Although not a church-going type, June sent up a fervent prayer they’d find Roland and Jackson and bring them out safely. While she respected Nigel and that of his handpicked team, she decided a little extra help couldn’t hurt. “Have you been sending word back to my family?” “I instructed one of my men […]
Narrative
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/19/your-daily-word-prompt-narrative-may-19-2019/ Although June’s narrative was short, Nigel envisioned the entire scene. June alone in her gallery probably painting, a man storms in yelling, pulls out a knife and advances but before he can harm her he attacks her art which in Nigel’s mind was the lesser of two evils and he was thankful that June […]
Esoteric
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/18/your-daily-word-prompt-esoteric-may-18-2019/ There was nothing mysterious about their current situation. They were up against criminals. When they reached the third set of caves (of which there was two standing side by side) Nigel shone his light inside after suggesting June stay put off to the side of the entrance in case a critter had taken up […]
Untitled
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/17/your-daily-word-prompt-cynical-may-17-2019/ For all the horror Nigel had witnessed firsthand during his career, his outlook wasn’t cynical. The only time cynicism reared its ugly head was when it was warranted, when he knew beyond the shadow of a doubt someone was lying to him. He was exceptional at reading people and his rate of accuracy was […]
Fortitude
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/16/your-daily-word-prompt-fortitude-may-16-2019/ As a cop, it had been drilled into him and every other cop “never make promises”. The outcome was laden with invariables from human nature to stupidity and they’d let down the person they’d made the promise to as well as themselves. Still, he couldn’t help promising June they’d find her brother and his […]
Irony
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/15/your-daily-word-prompt-irony-may-15-2019/ The irony of finding Roland’s “good luck hat” wasn’t lost on June. It started out as a joke but he kept it going anyway. Jackson had given it to him a long time ago presumably to keep him safe and perhaps it would if it led them to their location, kept the searchers on […]
Rambunctious
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/13/your-daily-word-prompt-rambunctious-may-13-2019/ They had walked several hours before reaching the first of the caves. Nigel informed June it was the smallest of all the caves with a distance of 500 feet inside and it wasn’t large enough to accommodate the supplies and however many men involved. As they passed it, June thought of their childhood, how […]
Guise
Nigel hadn’t pulled any punches outlining the situation facing them. He’d taken time to cover all the possibilities and her part in each instance. He hoped it would be enough to keep them all safe. Unfortunately, it was a guessing game at best with puzzle pieces missing. He didn’t know who he was dealing with, […]
Ambiguous
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/10/your-daily-word-prompt-ambiguous-may-10-2019/ Nigel was playing out every eventuality in his mind; all the possible outcomes considerations and possible responses. He wanted to be prepared for every contingency and not leaving out a single ambiguous response on the part of his team. Everyone had on the same page. Knowing his men as he did, knowing their response […]
Disposition
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/09/your-daily-word-prompt-disposition-may-9-2019/ As they continued searching, Nigel considered their situation. It was imperative he keep a close eye on June to protect her and he was amazed at how much her safety mattered, above and beyond the usual considerations. June had a sunny disposition but underneath he noted a strong character and stronger constitution. She’d need […]
Jejune
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/08/your-daily-word-prompt-jejune-may-8-2019/ As they continued their trek, carefully searching, Nigel asked, “Have you ever painted something you couldn’t part with?” “Numerous! That’s when I know it is worth selling. If I struggle to let go of it, then it will be a success and someone else will love it as much as I. A couple of […]
Tenacious
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2019/05/07/your-daily-word-prompt-tenacious-may-7-2019/ “I figured you for crime dramas.” June smirked. “Get enough of that on the job. Besides, I can punch holes in most of the storylines and I know the perp minutes after the intro.” When June smiled he added, “Drives people crazy.” “I imagine so. I’m with you. I usually have it figured out […]