Oh no, someone stop me! The clock, the deadline, is the only way to slow down this week's mad rush of nominations. But I have to say how much I love not just the story, but the author's aside:
A real deal freewrite, five minutes plus a bit to tidy it up. I swear, even considered and polished piece of mine that gets more than ten votes and a dollar doesn't give me the thrill that writing these babies does. AND I got a new voice exercise to work on my 'k's' with. Bonuses like that only come when I'm really in the flow, no judgment, letting them out.

I suspect "Carnation Caramel Cream Chess Pie" came straight from real life. I love the periwinkle blue vase (an antique, no less!) and the audacity of mixing pink and red. I totally believe he pulled it off. And I love it that you call this one of his superpowers. Now I'm dying for more David who bakes cakes!) and Evelyn (who is going to allowe herself a slice). Will she stop at just one? How else will David tempt her? That pink boutonnière - anything could happen!

https://steemit.com/freewrite/@owasco/a-church-lady-s-special-day