Appalachian Writer's Guild

Slow breaths lead to slow movements. The morning hours are slow for us. It's these gentle moments before the day begins that we can appreciate the beauty of the life we've been given. His breathing remains placid and slow; undisturbed. I prop myself up on my elbow to admire him at his most peaceful. He's impossibly attractive to all who meet him. His olive skin, his thick hair, peppered with glimmering silver, his muscular form, all make him stand out, but it's his striking eyes, now closed with much needed slumber, that truly make him a sight to behold. Those grayish-blues hold you in their grasp, like the calm before the storm. I stretch slowly, disentangling myself from his grasp. He shifts ever so slightly, but remains asleep. I know I am not the only woman to ever fall asleep in those mighty arms, but he always has the words to sooth over the savage jealousy, and it was quelled long ago by my own lustful flings. The windows are already open, allowing a warm b

“So you've never even read Pride and Prejudice?” The girl asked the man sitting across from her in the train compartment as the rolling hills of Germany passed by under a moonlit sky. Her traveling companion shook his head. “Nein,” He replied in a quiet voice, his eyes focused on the pen and paper in his hands. “That's a classic!” The girl stated in shock, her indignation revealing her Welsh accent. “So you've not read any romantic literature?” “Ja, and what's more, everyone expects something good from me given that I am apparently gut with other areas.” The Girl shook her head. “Well I'm no a writer, but maybe I can advise you, it's a long train till Berlin anyways.” “Maybe I can have you write it?” He asked holding out his pencil. “I'll just translate to German, sounds gut Ja?” “Not going to happen.” She replied with a laugh. “I'm not a writer remember?” “Then what do you do?” He asked, setting down the paper. “I don't k

*Note: We are all fully aware that the assignment from last month was not completed by any of us. Due to extenuating circumstances, we have all agreed to pretend like last month didn't happen, and you should pretend that as well. Thank you for playing along with a group of disillusioned writers, we all appreciate the support. Meeting Date: April 2nd, 2017 Story Challenge Details: Setting: Any Genre: Romance Items: a Deity, bees Meetings are the first Sunday of the month, the next one will be on May 7th. If you have questions, comments, or are interested in joining the Appalachian Writer's Guild, let us know! We are now on Facebook, so check us out there! Email:  appwritersguild@gmail.com Facebook:  drop in and give us a like! -Appalachian Writer's Guild