Please Be Prompt

The Prompt:

A story that involves both murder and time travel. What alternative time lines were created and what changes from time line A and what stays the same?

It is the first season finale of Please Be Prompt! Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman traverse time and space to present you with this pair of stories.

The first is about a time traveler who seeks a favor and the unforeseen consequences of granting such a request.

The second deals with self reflection and the uncertainty of when our lives truly begin.

The Prompt:

Wanting a fresh look you're lucky enough to get a makeover from a famous style guru. But after a few days you realize their magic goes beyond fantastic hair, clothes, and makeup.

Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman return for this seasons penultimate episode. They present two tales of life changing personal beautification.

The first is a poem about a customer who seeks their outward appearance to match their inner self.

The second deals with the acceptance of a new family, the rituals required to join, and the unexpected results afterward.

The Prompt:

You live in a world where you can buy and sell bottled emotions. It is a government regulated industry, but illegal dealers and black markets run rampant. Some emotions are worth more than others.

Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman present two stories created from this prompt.

The first deals with the perils of indulging heavily in certain emotions.

The second is an emotion fueled romp through a dystopian wonderland.

The Prompt:

"Ladies and gentlemen, werewolves, vampires, and mermen - this is your captain speaking. Welcome aboard. Our flight to New Transylvania will take 18 years, 1 month, and 22 days."

After hearing that announcement you knew too late that you were on the wrong flight.

Returning for another discussion about the writing process co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman present two new stories about getting stuck on the wrong plane.

The first deals with an idiot who bullies his way onto the wrong flight.

The second is about a monstrous young woman who thought she was ready for a brand new adventure.

The Prompt:

You are the greatest villain to have ever faced against the heroes. Your power is to heal others.

On this episode co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman present two stories of villainous masterminds putting into action their evil machinations - with their healing touch.

To start we have the tale of a truly villainous evil doer achieving their masterstroke in typical villain fashion.

Next we have a climactic battle between heroes and villains which could mean death for some and a new beginning for others.

The Prompt:

For humans, heaven is a paradise. For angels it's just a customer service job that never, ever ends. Today is your first day on the job and you're already considering switching sides.

On this 7th episode of Please Be Prompt, co-hosts Ryan Rimmele & Joshua Witsaman present dual tales dealing with heavenly affairs. As it turns out there seems to be trouble in paradise.

The first story is about a brand new ophanim who finds themselves in over their head, if they actually had a head that is.

The second deals with the divine equivalent of the hesitation of hitting the 'send' button on a particularly important email. And in heaven that hesitation can last an eternity.

The Prompt:

There are only two things I can't explain with science. Magic and what happens after death. Which makes dating a necromancer really trying at times.

On this episode co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman unearth some long buried ideas from their rotting subconsciouses to bring you two tales that put the Romance in Necromancer!

The first is about a girlfriend who helps initiate an unexpected family reunion.

The second deals with a woman who has to get her devoted boyfriend out jail.

The Prompt:

A person hears voices. The voices don't negatively affect their life, in fact often times they actually help.

Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman call upon the voices in their heads to help them write new stories using this prompt. The first story deals with a comforting voice emanating from a familiar spot. The second tale deals with an unknown voice doing its best to mitigate some potentially hazardous ambition.

The prompt:

Your character is driving a rental car when they hear the thump of a flat tire. After pulling over they realize the thump wasn't from a flat, it's coming from the trunk.

On this episode co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman open their trunks to unload a pair of stories. The first deals with a shady job opportunity gone wrong. The second is about a strange anomaly which may never be fully understood.

The Prompt:

Write an 850 word story in the epic genre, it's about a mountaineer, and should include a pen. Also use the sentence - "This is delicious!" Bonus: Civilization has come to an end.

Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman meet the challenge and offer up two such miniaturized epic stories. The first tale is about a mountain village troubled by a fearsome deity. The second entry is a poem detailing a glimpse of the end of the world.