Q is for Quill and Quite Quietly

Today I'm going to tackle two challenges in one with my A-Z challenge post of Q is for Quill and Write Tribe's 100 words on a Saturday "Quite Quietly". Fun to try adding "q" words.
Write Tribe
Quill’s bottom lip quivered as she approached the front of the class. She pushed her glasses back onto her nose and opened her mouth, but all that came out was a faint squeak.

 “We can’t hear you!” Quentin heckled.

“Quiet, Quentin,” Mrs. Quant warned.

Quill turned and glared at Quentin. Sparks flew, followed by a loud explosion.  A garter snake appeared on Quentin’s chair, falling to the floor and slithering away. The kids and Mrs. Quant screamed and ran from the room.

“Cool,” Quill said quite quietly, impressed with her newly found powers. Her doormat days were over at last.

Comments

  1. UnknownApril 19, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    So, Quill transformed into a snake?? Am i right? So creative.. :) and you have succeeded in bringing all q's together :)

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    1. UnknownApril 19, 2014 at 12:42 PM

      Actually she turned Quentin into a snake and accidentally discovered she had magical powers. Thanks for reading and commenting on this busy Easter weekend, Shanmuga!

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  2. IndywritesApril 20, 2014 at 3:46 AM

    It is a very smart story. I liked the simple yet dynamic way you got it all together. Nice Take on Q.
    http://inderpreetkaur.blogspot.in/2014/04/quintessential-questions.html

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  3. UnknownApril 20, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    Wow! You did great with both the prompts! Amazing little story there :)

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  4. AnonymousApril 20, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    You served both the purpose well...
    Interesting story!

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  5. JayantaApril 20, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Nice use of Q and so many names with Q...Story is also crisp...Thanks for sharing..

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  6. UnknownApril 20, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    Very nice post... Quite Interesting :P

    ~S(t)ri
    Participant|AtoZ Challenge 2014
    Smile, it makes (y)our day!

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  7. Debbie D. April 20, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    How clever and I admire your fortitude in tackling two challenges at once! I've put everything else aside, because it was just too daunting. Good for you, Cathy! ☺

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    1. UnknownApril 21, 2014 at 4:47 PM

      Thanks, Debbie. It was fun to try and combine the two challenges.

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  8. Battered HopeApril 20, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    I realized that reading this out loud was quite funny -- hard to wrap your tongue around all those "Q"'s.

    Carol @ Battered Hope

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    1. UnknownApril 21, 2014 at 4:48 PM

      Funny to think of you reading it out loud. Yep, lots of Q words in there. Quite a quantity!

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  9. AditiApril 20, 2014 at 11:47 PM

    What a superb magical power! This made for a great Q read! Loved it! :)

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    1. UnknownApril 21, 2014 at 4:48 PM

      Wouldn't we all love a power like that. Thanks for commenting, Aditi!

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  10. Shailaja VApril 21, 2014 at 1:51 AM

    Oh this was quiveringly good! Quite the Quirky post :D Love how you combined Write Tribe and AtoZ :D

    ~Shailaja's post

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  11. SuzyApril 21, 2014 at 3:18 AM

    Imagine if you suddenly found you had magical powers. I think that would be quite scary. Let's hope Quill uses hers wisely.

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    1. UnknownApril 21, 2014 at 4:49 PM

      Yes, not a good mix when she has a bad temper. Thanks, Suzy!

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  12. Loni TownsendApril 21, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    Shazam! Don't heckle the girl with glasses. :D

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  13. UnknownApril 21, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    Yuo have managed both promts very effectively

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  14. UnknownApril 21, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    Take that for a lesson! LOL love it! ♥

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  15. AnonymousApril 22, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    That's one impressive post and a dramatic tale rolled into one. I enjoyed it and it reminded me of a Miss Hermione Granger. :)

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