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“Past Life Karma” by Shannon Munnik

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"Past Life Karma" A Short Story by Shannon Munnik PART ONE “Farrah, I’ve grown tired of this life, and I’ve realized I’m not living it for me. I need to take responsibility for my own happiness, because I’m sick of pretending to be satisfied. I’m leaving to find it. If I don’t succeed, at least the change of scenery will be nice. Best, Crystal” I left her two years ago. My mind became so clu...

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“Shotgun Letter” by Lexi Cummings

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Lexi Cummings, 8/13/20It was a long shot, hoping Sam would show up to the party. He knew that she wouldhave been there without a doubt had he not discarded her from his life just afew weeks prior. Still, he couldn’t believe she had given up on him; he hadn’taccepted that she refused to chase him out the door. He didn’t care if sheshowed up with a vengeance or just to get a glimpse of him, as long as shecame.It was the end of pledging season so people quickly flooded through the doors,some already drunk and high while others brought kegs and ...

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“Merchant of hate” by Manu Naik

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"Don't worry we'll make it in time." Aavish tries to console his wife Veena while gently speeding up the car. "We would have if you weren't on your phone for such a long time." Veena sounds mad. She doesn't even tilt her face to look at Aavish who's sitting beside in the driving seat. She keeps on staring at the road ahead while Aavish keeps driving. " You don't need to accelerate now. We have to make to the program alive for God sake." Veena shouts after a moment of silence. " My God, can you please relax?. You sound ...

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“Rainheart” by Lee Dohann

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She has been sitting in the overgrown tree for about two hours. No movement was detected inside or outside the house. There was no sign of an alarm. There was a big electric gate, and a side gate which flapped along in the wind. That would be her entry point. From there she would decide what to do. She was certain that there would be something in the garden or the back yard which has trading value. The wind has picked up. It was time to make her move. She was contemplating waiting for the rain, but was uncertain about the amount of time she ...

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“Double bride” by Omolola Olayioye

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They sat around the fire in an erratic circle in the humid night breeze, the fire crackling heartily as the fat from the roasting spits dropped into it. Grace looked on into the fire, fascinated by its dance and wondered how it would feel to be burnt alive the agony as the caressing warmth of the flames became too much to bear, licking the flesh into something unrecognisable. Her mother had said countless times that she was obsessed with danger, and that it had fuelled her motivation to be a surgeon. She didn't think that true. She had...

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“Palace of Second Chance” by Miss Kat Flores

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It’s here. It is in this place where we first met, where we celebrated our first Valentine’s Day. The lapping waves kissing my feet in melancholy, I pull my white cardigan tighter and hugged myself... “Where are we going?” I asked him as I stepped inside his red Camry car. He smiled at me and leaned forward, his face a few inches from my face. I could smell his rich signature scent that smells of intoxicating mix of forest, cedarwood, and mint, and I gasped as his fingers touched my body lightly. He withdrew and buckled my seatb...

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“ MISTAKE OF A LIFETIME” by Salome Enofe

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It was the last days at Springfield High School, birds were chirping in the trees, the sun was smiling, the environment was festive. Students scattered all over the premises, the merriest of them all were the Seniors, it was few days before Prom and also graduation was around the corner. The seniors could be seen gallivanting around the School in all excitement. Rachael and her friend, Jane sat on the fields exchanging thoughts about the upcoming Prom. “Kelvin finally asked me to Prom,” Jane said sharply. “That's great” Rachael replied. “He ...

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“The Choice of Chances ” by Cait Deaton

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Friday, August 14th, 2020 ‘Write a story about someone looking to make amends for a mistake.” “Do you want a second chance, a chance to make amends?” he asked. Like it was a simple question, the words floating off his tongue. The once weightless words now crushing my body and suffocating my soul. How can words carry weight? How can weightless words weigh me down? I whip my head away, casting down my eyes. I can’t let anyone see the pain, the pain of my life written in my eyes. I stare at the horizon...

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“Life’s Consequences ” by Aarathi Guru

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Life’s Consequences By: Aarathi Guru Monday, Jan 1st 2000 “No! I can’t do this anymore sir! I can’t keep doing a job that I don’t like! Maybe I am really good at it but I hate this job! I HATE it!” “Guru wait-”. Those were the words I last remembered from my last job. A software engineer at Charles Schwab. I didn’t know what came over me. I had spoken my heart out which cost me my job. What I really wanted to do, was drip irrigation farming, back in my homeland, India. ...

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“Hurting Love” by Wairimu Gathungu

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He was the perfect definition of handsome: tall, dark with broad shoulders. His face was like that of a newborn baby. His brown eyes seductive; an absolute turn-on. His teeth had been rinsed in pure milk. His smile drew you in and his calm demeanour, though deceptive, added an aura of maturity to his stead. He walked with slow, calculated, confident steps. There was care in his step you would have thought he was afraid of hurting the ground. He moved with so much grace, it was impossible not to stare. When he spoke, wisdom oozed from deep wi...

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“The Knock on the Door” by Lily Hartly

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The knock on the door is unexpected. Tom isn’t expecting anyone. He was just planning on ordering his regular Friday night Chinese food and watching reruns of Law and Order on TV. He doesn’t even like Law and Order, but his TV is broken and he can’t figure out how to change the channel. Still, he was excited to relax after a long week, so when the knock on the door comes, he is a little annoyed. He thinks about just pretending he isn’t home, but whoever it is knocks a second time and Tom figures he should just get this over with. He ...

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“Beneficial Atonement ” by HBR Patel

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The cold wind was piercing his skin. The darkness of the night made it easy for him as his eyes were unable to gauge the depth. Paul was standing at the edge of the cliff with his police uniform lying near his legs. Naked against the wind, he was shivering yet he was firm on his decision to jump from the cliff. The last few months were pretty tough for Paul. He was arrested by his own Police Department due to chargers of murder leveled against him by the family of the victim. There was no hope for Paul’s acquittal as the charges levele...

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“BLACKMAILER BY PROXY” by David Jenkins

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I was just paying in my latest instalment to my Post Divorce Fund when I heard someone calling my real name. I made a great effort to ignore it and keep a poker face. I didn't want the cashier wondering if I was laundering cash, Keeping my nose clean has become the name of the game lately. I completed the transaction and headed for the door when Phil caught my arm “Going deaf, Dave, are we?” he asked “ Or are we too posh to acknowledge old friends?” I laughed, “It must be over twenty five years since I've seen you, or any one else from our s...

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“DON'T LET ME DIE” by Audrey Taele

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The red and blue lights, flashing from all directions, were more than just smudgy illuminations in the slanting rain, as fire trucks and police cars gathered around an overturned vehicle. Logan stood by the side, amongst many other horrified onlookers, but the only difference between him and them was that he didn't understand what was going on. For one, he was even confused as to how he had gotten there in the first place. The accident had occurred very close to his house, and he wondered if the victim was from around the area, but t...

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“PANDORA AFTER” by Melodie Karczewski

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Pandora was laced in the arms of her husband. His warm body comforting her trembling figure. He murmured his forever love for her as she rocked, eyes tightly closed from the horror she’d unleashed. Hours past on the cold bedroom floor. Her trembling subdued as the sun peeked it’s face and returned the light blue to the sky. She slept, the gods laughing at their inevitable invention and sounds of the first guttural cough echoed throughout the city. Days later, news reached the palace ears of a village child with contorting limbs and spine. ...

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Write a story about someone looking to make amends for a mistake.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 222 stories

“Past Life Karma” by Shannon Munnik

“Shotgun Letter” by Lexi Cummings

“Merchant of hate” by Manu Naik

“Rainheart” by Lee Dohann

“Double bride” by Omolola Olayioye

“Palace of Second Chance” by Miss Kat Flores

“ MISTAKE OF A LIFETIME” by Salome Enofe

“The Choice of Chances ” by Cait Deaton

“Life’s Consequences ” by Aarathi Guru

“Hurting Love” by Wairimu Gathungu

“The Knock on the Door” by Lily Hartly

“Beneficial Atonement ” by HBR Patel

“BLACKMAILER BY PROXY” by David Jenkins

“DON'T LET ME DIE” by Audrey Taele

“PANDORA AFTER” by Melodie Karczewski

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Write a story about high school sweethearts coming across one another after many, many years apart.

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