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Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt

Short stories spark your imagination. Join author Susan Quilty as she uses simple writing prompts to free-write her way into strange, silly, or poignant tales. Biweekly episodes offer new stories. To learn more about Susan and her books, visit SusanQuilty.com. Note: Prior to 2023, every 5th episode featured story commentary instead of a new story.

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9:39

Window Washer

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/10/29

Send us a text In today's story, Window Washer, Daisy's new office has a window that could be a benefit or a distraction Today's prompt was inspired by an afternoon of cleaning my windows (less fun than writing!). If you have a prompt suggestion, please let me know! More about Susan Quilty Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing b...

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9:21

Cabin in the Woods

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/10/15

Send us a text In today's story, Cabin in the Woods, three friends enjoy a leisurely break at a very special cabin Today's prompt was inspired by a recent long weekend with my close friends, Wendy and Jen. If you have a prompt suggestion, please let me know! More about Susan Quilty Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during quick writing breaks and shar...

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10:36

Dream Catcher

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/10/01

Send us a text In today's story, Dream Catcher, Harold shows Molly how to catch and combine wisps of dreams Today's prompt immediately made me think of an entity that could give dreams to people, though it took a different turn when I started writing. If you have a prompt suggestion, please let me know! More about Susan Quilty Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written ar...

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10:12

Two-Day Shipping

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/09/17

Send us a text In today's story, Two-Day Shipping, Mary is frustrated with the botched plans of her billionaire boss Today's prompt came up while I was online shopping before writing. It didn't spark an immediate idea, but I managed to write my way into something that kind of works...? If you have a prompt suggestion, please let me know! More about Susan Quilty Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's...

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10:39

Cut and Paste

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/08/20

Send us a text In today's story, Cut and Paste, friends spend their day off together Today's prompt is in honor of the very useful cut-and-paste function, something I use quite often. Though the story wanders into weirder territory. If you have a prompt suggestion, please let me know! More about Susan Quilty Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone novels and her YA series: The Psychic Traveler Society. Susan's short stories for Freely Written are created during q...

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13:13

Bite the Dust

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/08/06

Send us a text In today's story, Bite the Dust, fairy life is shaped by prophecy Today's prompt is an idiom that means to die or come to an end. It takes on a very different meaning in this story of life in the fairy world. If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt suggestion, and I'll be sure to credit you in the episode. Thank you! More about Susan Quilty Susan Quilty mainly writes novels...

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9:57

Spotted Lanternfly

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/07/23

Send us a text In today's story, Spotted Lanternfly, the night foragers are in search of a light source Today's prompt was inspired by the invasive species that are gaining ground in Virginia and many US states. They're quite pretty insects, if only they weren't damaging crops and trees. If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt suggestion, and I'll be sure to credit you in the episode. Than...

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10:37

Under the Weather

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/07/09

Send us a text In today's story, Under the Weather, the neighbors are watching Today's prompt was chosen at random from a list of idioms. Note: the occasional background sounds are thunder from the rainstorm that was raging during recording. It was much louder in person! If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt suggestion, and I'll be sure to credit you in the episode. Thank you! More about Susa...

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13:12

Go Go Boots

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/06/25

Send us a text In today's story, Go Go Boots, Daria is up for a promotion Today's prompt was inspired by '60s fashion and the Summer of Self-Love theme at the yoga studio where I teach, Sthira Sukham Yoga. If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt suggestion, and I'll be sure to credit you in the episode. Thank you! More about Susan Quilty Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two s...

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10:31

Five More Minutes

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/06/11

Send us a text In today's story, Five More Minutes, Maisy has a special app that comes with a cost Today's prompt was inspired by my busy schedule and a frequent wish for just five more minutes... Though not at the cost Maisy is willing to pay. If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt suggestion, and I'll be sure to credit you in the episode. Thank you! More about Susan Quilty Susan Quilt...

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9:45

Vintage Vinyl

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/05/28

Send us a text In today's story,Vintage Vinyl, a casual party takes a strange turn Today's prompt was inspired by a recent album purchase, a vintage copy of Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson. If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt suggestion, and I'll be sure to credit you in the episode. Thank you! More about Susan Quilty Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standal...

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8:59

The Dishwasher

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/05/14

Send us a text In today's story, The Dishwasher, a couple skirts a domestic dispute around a familiar topic Today's prompt was inspired by a recent conversation with some friends about the pros and cons, and ins and outs, of dishwashers. If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt suggestion, and I'll be sure to credit you in the episode. Thank you! More about Susan Quilty Susan Quilty mainl...

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9:58

Cowbirds

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/04/16

Send us a text In today's story, Cowbirds, a quarterly convention faces some daring distractions Today's prompt was inspired by a finch nest in my front door wreath which appears to have been infiltrated by a cowbird egg. If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt suggestion, and I'll be sure to credit you in the episode. Thank you! More about Susan Quilty Susan Quilty mainly writes novels,...

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10:46

Welcome Back

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/04/02

Send us a text In today's story, Welcome Back, Jennie just has one of those faces, the kind where people think they have seen her somewhere before. Today's prompt was inspired by a yoga student who returned to one of my classes after a long absence. While the story itself is not related, I was happy to welcome them back to my class. If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt suggestion,...

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11:22

Autopen

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/03/19

Send us a text In today's story, Autopen, Mayor Mann's mundane day turns into a flight of fantasy Today's prompt was inspired by a news headline that's better left ignored and a curiosity about how an autopen works. Here's a video if you'd like to see a modern autopen in action: Autopen on YouTube If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt suggestion, and I'll be sure to credit you in the episode. ...

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10:46

Lucky Break

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/03/05

Send us a text In today's story, Lucky Break, Kyra and Thomas make Sunday breakfast Today's prompt was inspired by a disappointing game of sudoku. As always, the story was free-written with no planning and very little editing. If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt suggestion, and I'll be sure to credit you in the episode. Thank you! More about Susan Quilty Susan Quilty mainly writes no...

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10:34

Script

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/02/19

Send us a text In today's story, Script, Alvin bravely faces a classroom bully Today's prompt was chosen at random. As always, the story was free-written with no planning and very little editing. If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt suggestion, and I'll be sure to credit you in the episode. Thank you! More about Susan Quilty Susan Quilty mainly writes novels, including two standalone ...

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11:02

That Don't Look Right

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/02/05

Send us a text In today's story, That Don't Look Right, Eloise anxiously awaits the unveiling of her newest creation Today's prompt came from my friend Gretchen Schutte, who is also a meditation and yoga teacher. You can learn more about her offerings at PeaceinthePause.com. If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt suggestion, and I'll be sure to credit you in the episode. Thank you! More ...

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11:11

A Herd of Turtles

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/01/22

Send us a textIn today's story, A Herd of Turtles, a group of turtles travel through the woods togetherToday's prompt came from an idiom: they're off like a herd of turtles. Or, they're moving like a herd of turtles. It refers to slow and steady progress that will eventually be successful. If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt suggestion, and I'll be sure to credit you in the episode....

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13:15

New Year, Same You

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt ·

2025/01/08

Send us a textIn today's story, New Year, Same You, Linda breaks with tradition and finds a new path into the new yearToday's prompt was inspired by the push that we often feel to reinvent ourselves at the beginning of every year. Personal growth is great, but what if we embrace our same selves--as we are--before trying to change into someone new. If you enjoy today's story, please share it with your friends and leave a review for Freely Written. You can also send me a prompt sugg...

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