End your story with two characters reconciling.

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“To Protect” by A Inge

Submitted to Contest #211

The dark orange flames arced and curved to a beat without sound. Like flickering fireflies, they shone with passion then settled down into their ember homes. A pattern-less dance, yet a soothing repetition to Chong’s weary eyes. He rubbed them. Pulo will be here soon. And I’m to get the map “at all cost” according to the director, that fat bastard. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. But I have to. The heavy library door rubbed the polished floors as it opened, re-etching a half-moon scratch onto the floor. Chong released a held breath...

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“Breaking the cycle” by Tahnee Gangi Reddy

Submitted to Contest #211

There are always two sides to an argument. Sometimes three. sometimes four. If you ask me, they are messy little things. They are often too complex to understand since people lie about their actions and close their minds to the perspectives of others. Lies cause hatred. Hatred causes arguments. Arguments result in lies. That endless cycle has rolled through the generations above me leaving me caught in the middle. Did I have to choose a side? I didn’t want to choose a side. Rarely do I meet extended family, because they are al...

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“A Royal Problem” by Eugene Tan

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The scene in the royal courtyard was almost symphonic. The clopping of hooves. The chains going taut against loose earth. The neighs of steeds whipped into motion. And the cries of pain in tempo with the sickening tearing of flesh. The gaunt man in satin robes observed this disinterestedly- he had no taste for such showy executions,. Regardless, it was decorum a man of his station presides over the end of a noble family. Silat would much rather be at his desk sending letters of importance and refining policies in privacy. Perhaps I can s...

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“Putting Your Foot In It” by Kate Kilbee

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There's a new kid on the block and I think he's dangerous. The way he wears his hair, long and greasy and falling over his face, unnerves me. It's like a long black curtain concealing his expression and his intent. It's completely at odds with the way he walks, bouncing along, his hips swinging as if dancing to an imaginary boombox. His clothes are head to foot black but he's not a Goth. He doesn't seem to hang with a gang either so that's not why I find him disturbing.Even with the hair and sometimes a hoodie over it, occasionally there's a...

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End your story with two characters reconciling.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 49 stories

“To Protect” by A Inge

“Breaking the cycle” by Tahnee Gangi Reddy

“A Royal Problem” by Eugene Tan

“Putting Your Foot In It” by Kate Kilbee

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Write a story starring an octogenarian who’s more than meets the eye.

Begin your story with a librarian searching for something.

Write a story involving a friendship with an adorable animal.

Set or begin your story in a room lit by the flickering flames of the fireplace.

Contest #211

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