Trifecta: Week Thirty-Six

From horror to humor and everything in between, you drew us in with your opening lines and left us wanting more.  Our first place winner, Misener Miscellany, definitely did both for us both with humor and by letting us in on an alternate reality that most definitely has some drama in its future.

The Universe ended on a Tuesday, which was confusing to Farley Trumatter, for the latest itinerary in his possession had the “Great Whimper” scheduled for Friday; obviously, he shouldn’t have missed that meeting.

Taking second place, Linda Vernon once again introduces us to a world we'd happily inhabit for hours with her whimsical style and fantastic character names.  In third, we have Trudging Through Fog with her lovingly crafted and beautiful opener that has our curiosity piqued.    


Congratulations to all our winners.  We hope to see some of those beginnings providing inspiration for longer works.  


And now, back to it.  Normal, that is.  As normal as it gets around these parts, anyway.  Remember, as always we are looking for the THIRD definition of the word.  (Please note that this week's word is a NOUN.)  


We'll meet you back here on Friday for the winners of this challenge as well as the longer challenge and, of course, the weekend prompt.  Write well.

NORMAL (noun)  

1: a : a normal line  

    b : the portion of a normal line to a plane curve between the curve and the x- axis 

2: one that is normal 

          3: a form or state regarded as the norm : standard

Please remember:

• Your response must be between 33 and 333 words.

• You must use the 3rd definition of the given word in your post.

• The word itself needs to be included in your response.

• You may not use a variation of the word; it needs to be exactly as stated above. 

• Only one entry per writer.