Charlotte Benson has lived a quiet life with her two daughters since the death of her husband. But a sleepless night leads her down a dark path of her past, threatening to take the away everything she has built.

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First prompt.
It has to use/involve the number two. In any way shape or form. Think couple, twins, etc, be creative. Also, mention cherry and stairs.
Make sure to put the word that symbolizes two, cherry, and stairs in bold.
Entry due by May 17, 2009; 11:59PM.
(Done)

Second prompt.
Use the words castle, princess, knight and earthquake. But they may NOT be used within the same context, meaning the knight can not rescue the princess from the castle during the earthquake.
Make sure the words appear in bold.
Entry due by May 19, 2009; 11:59PM.
(Done - Late)

Third prompt.
Have your main character make a discovery.
Add a new character to the story who is not linked to the discovery. The new character can be a guest player for this chapter only, or stay around. Your choice.
Have whatever the discovery is in bold and the first time the new character shows up the name in bold.
Entry due by May 21, 2009; 11:59PM.
(Done)

Fourth prompt.
Use the word half in dialog. Have something or somebody be of medium size. Use the word middle in reference to a location. Show your character or characters eating their favorite dessert. Remember to make the prompt words bold and the name of the dessert too.
Entry due by May 23, 2009; 11:59PM.
(Done)

Fifth prompt.
Find a way to mention the four elements Earth, Wind, Water, Fire in any way, EXCEPT as a list of the four elements. Make them bold.
Entry due by May 25, 2009; 11:59PM.
(Done)

Sixth prompt.
Tell me about a love interest your main character has or had, and what made or makes that person special to your character. For those who write with characters that are too young for love interests, tell me about a beloved pet they had or have.
This is the second to last prompt. A climax to the plot should be visible or take shape.
Entry due by May 27, 2009; 11:59PM WDC time.
(Done)

Seventh prompt.
Here we are, it IS the final countdown, thanks Alesia. I have the tune in my head too now.
I want to see a resolution to at least one conflict/story line you created these past weeks.
Tell me about a tool your character or group of charaters uses. Think outside the toolbox! Otters use rocks to break mussels open on their bellies, they use tools too. Make the name of the tool bold the first time you mention it.
Entry due by May 29, 2009; 11:59PM WDC time.
(Done)