This time I picked words from the two open pages of the dictionary. Use one, use all, there are no rules. only writing.
Words: Destination, destructible, detract, detritus
The
worst scenario possible. Destructible city – detritus everywhere – homes, cars,
buildings, trees. For a destination resort, this was death.
Kieran’s
heart was crushed. This was her town, her home, her life. How could she survive
now? How could she rebuild? How could anyone?
One
step forward and something crunched underfoot. Kieran lightly lifted her leg.
Smashed on the ground was her wedding photo. This was the first and probably
only time she was glad her husband was dead, so he couldn’t see their dreams
crumbled.
Rising
dirt and refuse inflamed her nose and lungs and clung to her like a found
child. No child of hers. Kieran’s eyes stung and drops fell, half tears, half
natural response.
Neighbors
walked like zombies in the dust. Kieran’s stomach reeled. She leaned over and vomited.
