Write a story about a character who’s nervous to attend a party - their first in a long time.

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“Becky ” by Maleah Chadwick

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I was fumbling to get my keycard into the hotel door when someone threw their hand around my neck. "I can't wait to see you at the party tonight, you're going to absolutely rock it, but like, you're going to change...right?" Slurred a very drunk brunette who teetered precariously on stilettos. I opened my mouth to speak, but nothing came out. "Oh, you'll do just fine Becky, you'll do just fine." I wanted to tell her I wasn't Becky, but I only managed to shrug my shoulders. "K, Becks, I'll be back later to get you." She wandered off down the ...

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“Borrowed Courage” by Heather Skinner

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Pellets of rain pound the storm door. I know that once I make a run for it, my white Vans will be ruined. I map the least destructive path – down the three steps, over the puddle forming in the center of the walk, past my overly affectionate lab that will appear out of nowhere to greet me before I touch the door of my car. What’s the use? This outfit and hair that I spent the last two hours assembling will never survive to impress anyone. Why even bother? The invitation was basically an accident anyway. Charlotte was just trying to impress ...

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“Let's go a-partying” by Lydia Mensah

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Title : Let’s go a- Partying! Name of author : Lydia Eleanor Naa Kai Mensah Word count : 1382 Number of pages : &nb...

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“Nowhere Left to Run” by Ryan Au

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‘Toby! Are you coming or not?!’ Toby flinched as his friend’s voice burst through the earphones he was wearing, interrupting his favorite song he was listening to. ‘Lisa, I told you, I don’t want to go!’ ‘What do you mean you’re not going? It’s Tom’s birthday, and he’s your friend! Imagine how disappointed he would be if you refused to come! Tomorrow’s his 15th birthday, and if-’ ‘He’d have to be disappointed, then,’ he snapped, and disconnected the phone call before Lisa could argue any further. With a small sigh, Toby turned back t...

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“If You Can Survive Jail, You Can Survive a Graduation Party” by Katie Beth Putt

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It’s been a rough few years. Jail changed my life. House arrest was a challenge. Then mom got sick. I really should go to the party tonight; it’s the only time my nephew will graduate from university and I should be there to help him celebrate. He worked so hard, and I am proud of him being the first college graduate in our family. But. I can’t face these people. If embezzling from our local parish wasn’t bad enough, I had to write bad checks to my grandma. They will never forgive me, not that I expect them to-I will never forgive myself. ...

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“The Portrait” by Richard Lowe

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Maria slowly, gently, rose into consciousness, gradually becoming aware of her surroundings. The curtains glowed warm and golden, draping the room in a delicate veil of light – irradiating it with the spark of dawn’s anxious energy. A clement breeze sailed softly through the open window, cresting and falling across the room. She stretched out her arms and legs, easing her palms high towards the ceiling, a wave of comfort flowing along her entire length. Lucas breathed deeply next to her, fast asleep. She rolled over ...

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Write a story about a character who’s nervous to attend a party - their first in a long time.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 156 stories

“Becky ” by Maleah Chadwick

“Borrowed Courage” by Heather Skinner

“Let's go a-partying” by Lydia Mensah

“Nowhere Left to Run” by Ryan Au

“If You Can Survive Jail, You Can Survive a Graduation Party” by Katie Beth Putt

“The Portrait” by Richard Lowe

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