The April Song Story Challenge: Sting's "Russians" and "Driven to Tears"

[alynwa.livejournal.com]

The rules for the challenge are under the cut:
The rules are quite simple: Write a story, minimally 500 words with no maximum, using as your prompt the lyrics of a particular song.  The lyrics can inspire your tale, provide the setting for your tale or even be the background music of your tale.  I have made one change to the challenge: You will have a choice of two songs sung by one artist.  If you are feeling truly inspired, write two stories using both prompts!

Posting for the challenge begins Thursday, April 21^th and runs through Saturday, April 23rd.  Please include the phrase “Song Story Challenge” and the month in the Subject field and the tag “song story” in the Tags field.

For those who may not be able to see the videos, here are the lyrics for "Russians" and "Driven to Tears."

Happy writing!

Comments

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

OMG how can I concentrate on writing a MFU story listening to Robert Downey Jr. Sing. And of course Sting is one of my favorites. Yikes!

[alynwa.livejournal.com]

It is a fabulous version of the song, isn't it? I have not started writing, but I do have a story in mind for both prompts. I intent to get started this weekend. I'm so glad I'm not in the hospital!

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

I have several ideas too. Glad you're feeling better and are home.

I remember the first time you posting the Downey/Stink video. Who knew he could sing like that?

[alynwa.livejournal.com]

I certainly didn't. He's amazing.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

LOL, dang auto correct. Looks like it corrected Sting to 'Stink' Eeeek!