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“The Devil's Hometown” by Allan Bernal

The following are interviews conducted and recorded by journalist Ruby Fullbright as part of her investigation of Bushfield, Georgia. All interviews were conducted in the year 2000, fifteen years after the name “Devil’s Hometown” first appeared in print referring to Bushfield. Isaiah Malcolm, 54, former federal agent: So, you wanna know w...

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“Town of Whispers” by Tsvi Jolles

Navigating through the heart of Hiawassee was a task Lisa never found easy. It was as if the town's gaze held her under a relentless spotlight, and not a kind one at that. Her somewhat ample proportions, along with her bold, prominent ears, often made her feel like a fish out of water.. Even the gentle oddity of her smile—a single tooth that subtly veered off alignment—seemed to discreetly court attention. Consequently, ...

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“The Eighth Sin” by Jessica Cook

The lies ate away at Aileen until she couldn't take it, until she was done being nice to everyone as they plastered fake smiles across their faces to get through the sight of her. She was back in her hometown not even a full week before the whispers and stares wove between the goosebumps on her back. Aileen slept with so-and-so. Did you hear about that night? I hear it runs ...

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“She owned a bottomless lake of lies” by Yashvi Trivedi

I told her not to worry until I came back. I left the city hastily and was on my way to the town called Aliwood, which seemed to be the source of that insensitive rumor. Tiffany was trembling when the rumor threw her marriage off the course, Tiffany is a very sensitive girl and she did not take it well. She had already spiralled down to the worst cases that could have happened with her marriage when she came to me for he...

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“Catching a Mythic” by S214-Braelyn Robinson

Warning: Alcohol Usage Mentioned The slick, cold rain fell heavy on the New Dublin streets as Rayna accelerated through the allies and streets. The I.M.P finally had a lead for one of the worst nuisances from the Gateway Even. Satyr. These clever goats disguise themselves as humans, act like humans, and even try to live human lives. But they are not human. They are Mythics. And Mythics shouldn't exist. ...

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“The Hookup” by Kelcey Morrow

Monday morning couldn’t come fast enough. I was pissed the F off. I don’t know who started this rumor about me, but it’s gonna be dead by this afternoon, you best believe that! The first person to find: Lashawna. My girl was the know-it-all gossip girl of the school, so if anyone knew who knew the root of a rumor, it was her. Good thing she’s always where I knew she would be: at her table in the middle of...

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“Threads of a Rumor: The Treasure of Hallbrook” by P.J. Lowry

More so than usual, a small town called Hallbrook was consumed with excitement and curiosity. A juicy rumor had swept through the community like a wildfire, leaving many residents eager to uncover its origins. It was a great place for those who loved some juicy gossip, or whispers of what was going on but this was different. There were rumblings of a secret treasure that was buried somewhere in town, and that had ignited many imaginations. Among the town's inhabitants was Josie Miller; a young lady known for her adventurous spirit, and th...

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“Rumor Has It” by Scott Taylor

Rumor Has It “It surprised me that you left your phone number. Are you ok?” Gloria was a lady I met at a bar. We had been mugged on the beach after we met. I stopped the criminal with choreographed precision, not thinking about how my actions would affect my date. While I was at the police station going over the night’s events a dozen times, she left for work. “I t...

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“Nicki's Hair” by Kiara Eaddy

Nicki had always had long hair. Not always, of course. Not when she born. It’s not like that, not a mythical story of long hair. Nicki didn’t have an aversion to cutting her hair. In fact, she’d gotten it regularly trimmed. Every six months she’d go to the salon and go through the same charade. “Just a trim?” her stylist would say. “Actually…” Nicki would start twirling the ...

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“Drawing The Lie” by Walter Wright

“So they call it adawda I believe?” “I think pronounced ayahuasca.” “Whatever, the point is I heard he’s gone off the deep end,” mimicking a sip. Her husband gasps, “Drinking?” “Pills too!” “How are you so sure?” “Nicole, left work early. On her desk, she left her calendar open. Guess what it said.” “W...

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“A Long Time Coming” by Rudy Senecal

I put my Ford in park and looked at the trailer for a moment. The rain was just starting to drizzle on my windshield when I saw the first flash of lighting on my right side. The thunder rolled in as I lit up a cigarette. I’ll be honest if I had known how this night would end, I’d have probably smoked the whole pack. But at the time, I wasn’t even sure if I was gonna get out of the car. It’s difficult to des...

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“A House Divided” by Elijah Rose

"How does this make me a suspect?" Old Sheriff Williams said nothing for a moment as he looked at the young man. "It doesn't, it might be relevant to the investigation. And I don't want to hear what you know through the grapevine, I want to hear it as you heard it and I want to know who said it." The young farm was visibly nervous and adjusted his bowler hat. "Well, I'm not the one for gos...

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“Rumor Has it” by Allyson Miller

The southern heat clung to the red bricks of the Panacea Brewing Company, mingling with the scent of fried green tomatoes and fermented beverages. Tuffs of grass and dandelions sprouted around the entrance. People trickled in and out the doors in waves as the sun began to set. Angie fiddled with her purse strap while walking towards the glass doors. “C’mon, Angie,” she muttered. “Nothin’ to be scared o...

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“Ask for Y” by Denis Baldwin

I’m here to track down a rumor. I’d heard there’s a man who grants wishes out in Las Vegas, the city of sin. Not just any wishes, mind, but one’s based on reality. You could no more ask to fly—unless you wanted him to grant you an airplane—than ask for immortality. This is a long shot, I knew, but at this point, I’m all out of options. It started in a bar in Chicago, like most fairy tales. Alcohol. Conversati...

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“My Lips Are Sealed” by Valerie Preston

I couldn’t believe what I had just heard! Of all the people for that to happen to - our close friends. I was a bit shocked to say the least. I had known John and Lily since we all met at anti natal classes, and my oldest child was now twenty nine, so nearly thirty years. My husband Tim and I had been laughing about something while I was puffing and panting on the carpet, pretending to give birth! Th...

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Write a story about someone trying to track down the source of a rumor.

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✍️ 38 stories

“The Devil's Hometown” by Allan Bernal

“Town of Whispers” by Tsvi Jolles

“The Eighth Sin” by Jessica Cook

“She owned a bottomless lake of lies” by Yashvi Trivedi

“Catching a Mythic” by S214-Braelyn Robinson

“The Hookup” by Kelcey Morrow

“Threads of a Rumor: The Treasure of Hallbrook” by P.J. Lowry

“Rumor Has It” by Scott Taylor

“Nicki's Hair” by Kiara Eaddy

“Drawing The Lie” by Walter Wright

“A Long Time Coming” by Rudy Senecal

“A House Divided” by Elijah Rose

“Rumor Has it” by Allyson Miller

“Ask for Y” by Denis Baldwin

“My Lips Are Sealed” by Valerie Preston

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