Two Minute Stories

Inspiration

For some folks, money is the answer – they’ll do absolutely anything to get more of it. For others, it’s notoreity or fame or power. Motivation comes from many places, even amongst colleagues, friends, and family. I’m fascinated by these differences.

This story looks at two coworkers who work for the same cause but do it for different reasons. One of the most telling differentiators is time spent on work, much like Elle and Jared, the characters in this story. Do they remind you of someone in your life?

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Earth continues to get warmer and with it comes a devolving atmosphere. At some point in the future, humans will have to solve the problem of unsafe air. This story examines what happens when they are forced to live underground. How would emotions be tested with so many folks living in a finite space?

I chose to write this story as mini vignettes – short paragraphs chronicling the underground world over several years. The idea might work as a longer miniseries. Previously, I created a 12-part miniseries called “The Masters.” The story takes place at a town’s annual spelling bee that boasts a unique set of rules. Interested? Start with episode 1 here.

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I do not like flying. This wasn’t always the case, but as I’ve gotten older, my fear has only increased. This story looks at a character with a similar fear and a fellow passenger who tries to help.

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There are evil deeds, evil acts, and evil strategies… but how does evil live on? In this story, I explored the idea of an act so evil, it would deeply effect future generations.

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I was intrigued by Queen’s lyric from “You’re My Best Friend” – you know the one: “ooooo, you make me live!” It’s not only a great song but a helpful launching pad for this story. What if another person truly made you live… or rather, kept you alive? This seems to be the scenario for the story’s main characters.

How does one function when one needs another?

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