Write a story that includes the line “my lips are sealed.”

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“Vitis Vinifera” by Victoria Martinez

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There’s woodland the little girl goes to when she can’t think, or maybe when she doesn’t want to think for herself, when she’s sad. The same forest owned by a folklore; the story acting as a rumour, the forest is cared for by a young boy with a straw sunhat that always appears to topple over his head in just the perfect angle, where the sun cradles his face perfectly to allow darkness to shield him. He keeps the forest green. Vitis Vinifera, European grapes hang from light wooden pallets leaning against trees, a pallet strung above to hang o...

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“The List” by Krissi Driver

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“I’d have to say… All of the Chrises – Pine, Hemsworth, Evans, Pratt – and Seth Meyers.” “Seth Meyers? Are you kidding me?” I hush-howled at her. “Are we actually doing this, like, as an exercise? And SETH MEYERS?!” “Ogh mah goh, yuz!” Megan sputtered, barely holding in her java chips. “He’s hot! And hilarious! They all are. I told you mine. Now you tell me yours! Who,” she asked, pausing momentarily to lick the whipped cream from her green plastic straw, “would be on your list? Like, no embarrassment, don’t hold back. Who would you p...

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“Forbidden Treasures” by Zulma Suro

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The abandoned old mansion stood on the outskirts of a small, secluded town in Poland. Its towering walls were covered in dark green ivy, giving it an air of mystery and enchantment. The mansion had remained empty for years, its secrets hidden within its decaying walls. The exterior presented a formidable sight. Massive stone walls, weathered by the passage of time, rose proudly from the ground. Their imposing height and sturdy construction created a sense of security and seclusion. Rumors swirled among the townsfolk about the history of the ...

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“The Way They Lie” by Earthbound Misfit

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"My lips are sealed." It was the last thing he had ever said to her, and he hoped even in death she understood that he meant it. When Boris had agreed to meet Alicia at the Tiki Motel six hours earlier, he had had no intention of killing her, but now here he lie next to her motionless body in cockroach infested motel bed. He had already picked several out of her dull, brown hair. She was by no means a beautiful woman, but he could really see that now. She was short and squat, and her eyes were a dark brown and they stared up at the ceiling. ...

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“My Lips Are Sealed ” by Kevin Shelley

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Faith was sitting at her favorite bar with her neighbor Ashley talking about the killer that was on the loose – the whole town was talking about it. It was happening for almost one month with three victims. The media was eating it up like a buffet, naming him ‘the silent killer’. This was because no matter how the women were killed, they all shared one thing in common – they were all found with their lips sewn shut. “I heard somewhere it was a cab driver”, Faith was saying, “It would make perfect sense – who'd know the town better than a ca...

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“The King's Task” by David Hudson

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Once upon a time there was a very powerful warlock who held power over all the land. The Warlock was so powerful that he was nearly impossible to kill. Some say that he even had the power to resurrect himself should he ever fall. The Warlock ruled over the people with a cruel hand for decades until a new king inherited the rightful throne. The King, who was brave and wise, put together a team of the best knights, soldiers, and wizards and finally defeated the evil Warlock. Every year on the anniversary of the Warlock’s demise, the people of ...

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“Zero to A Thousand” by B Lou

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"I’ve had one too many drinks." At least that’s what Deborah thought was happening when she noticed her best friend's groom with one of the bridesmaids the day before the wedding! Let’s see how she takes it, shall we? Deborah POV I see my Lord, and savior is testing me today. I thought my eyes were playing with me, or maybe I threw back too many Long Island ice teas to comprehend what was right in front of me at this moment. I just saw my best friend Sheva's soon-to-be husband, Carter, prancing around in the hotel hallw...

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“Secrets in The Hole” by Valerie Williams

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This new house smells like mold and cigarette smoke and stuff that’s rotten. But it didn’t used to when we first moved here. The old house burnt up and made momma leave and when we moved here it smelled like bleach and something kinda dusty. That was better. When we moved in, the trees didn’t have no leaves cause it was wintertime, nothing to hide us from the city folks who drive in on the weekends to shop in our “quaint” stores and take up all the booths at the Peaks & Pies. Now school’s out and they come all week long, but the leaves...

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“Brook's Breakaway” by Ali Anthony Bell

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“Mr. Hawkins?” Sally Lehmann knocks on the open door and pokes her head into Alan Hawkins’ classroom at Orono High School in Northern Maine. Her husband Mark is with her. It’s after school and there aren’t any students.“Yes, come in Mr. and Ms. Lehmann, It’s good to see you. Please shut the door.” He gets up, walks towards them, shakes their hands, and returns to his desk, standing and leaning back on it. The Lehmanns take a seat at desks in the front row.“I hope it’s not serious?” Sally asks with a worried look.“Not at all. Let me tell you ...

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“Your Secret is Safe with Me” by Peter Wyatt

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I’m sure you want me to start out by telling you about how I got kicked out of school and why I’m such a screwup so you can psychoanalyze me and make me bawl my eyes out like some worthless sap. That’s not happening. I’ll tell you what happened – hell, we’ve got an hour and there’s nothing else to do – but I’m warning you upfront, there were no lessons learned here. Just a lot of dumb shit that went down, nothing I’ll ever look back and say, wow, what a fascinating childhood, I should write a memoir all about it. I can give it to you straigh...

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“The Enigma Of Quisenberry Manor” by Lisa D

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“Thank you so much for taking care of Lela, it means the world to us.” Ms. Quisenberry smiled, grabbing her black petticoat from the wooden antique coat rack. “We haven’t had a date night in what feels like years. I just can’t fathom leaving her alone anymore.” Mr. Quisenberry leaned down so his lips brushed against the skin of my ear, his voice a quiet rumble. “That’s because she’s a paranoid b-“ “Of course, Ms. Quisenberry!” I plastered on a large grin, shooting a glare at his small chuckle. “I am always happy to help.” “You can call...

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“Anam Cara” by 𝔊𝔲𝔞𝔡𝔞𝔩𝔲𝔭𝔢 𝔗𝔢𝔩𝔠𝔬𝔫𝔱𝔞𝔯

Submitted to Contest #200

“Another screw, Kevin.” Ralph held out a calloused hand without looking. The cool, light weight fell into his palm, and he held it up against his work-in-progress, fitting the drive bit into the head. With a whiz, the threads bit in and dug deep. The pine beam released its sharp scent. Ralph stopped the drill and brushed away the yellow curls of wood shavings. “That looks cool, Grampa! What is it?” Ralph smiled at his grandson’s expression: brown eyes wide with curiosity, and mouth open with wonder. “It’s a clothesline po...

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“Organic” by Will _

Submitted to Contest #200

He sits alone on the bench. The park is empty. He takes a deep breath in, holds it, exhales, thankful for the brief moment of peace and quiet. He knows it won’t last. The sun will rise, flooding down its unflinching light to drown him as he sits here. The others will come then, almost as if the light has released them from the cramped depression of their flats.They’ll tumble in; families, couples, young men or women on their morning runs. Each one coming to invade his personal island of solitude. Still, he’ll sit here, trying his best to dro...

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“Fictitious Fiction” by James Reed

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BucK and I laughed as the words rolled joyfully off Joey's tongue. "A fake book report?" I said, trying to shake my parental armor, my compulsive need to guide these two through the ups and downs of conventional education. "Yep," he said. "Eddie and Jimmy always get A's on book reports we write in class. Their parents help them practice the night before. Other kids, they just skim a book and fake like they read a whole one. Hardly anybody really does." He poured a glass of milk and sat down with the sports page. "I'm going to make up the...

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“Gossip Grandmas” by Poppy LaC.

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“Excuse me young sir, you're at our table.” Ruth spat at the teenage boy sitting at their usual table. “So, grandma?” The teenage boy ruthlessly replied. “I was here first, finders keepers losers weepers.” Ruth stomped her walker, “You young man GET out of our seats…or I’ll tell the manager.” “Ruth, calm down. He didn’t do anything-""Oh shut it Sherly. Nobody asked you.” Marge lightly hit Sherly on the back. “Now get out, get!” Marge hit the boy with her cane, smacking him until he left the diner. “So, what’s the tea?” Marge interlo...

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Write a story that includes the line “my lips are sealed.”

Submissions are closed

✍️ 96 stories

“Vitis Vinifera” by Victoria Martinez

“The List” by Krissi Driver

“Forbidden Treasures” by Zulma Suro

“The Way They Lie” by Earthbound Misfit

“My Lips Are Sealed ” by Kevin Shelley

“The King's Task” by David Hudson

“Zero to A Thousand” by B Lou

“Secrets in The Hole” by Valerie Williams

“Brook's Breakaway” by Ali Anthony Bell

“Your Secret is Safe with Me” by Peter Wyatt

“The Enigma Of Quisenberry Manor” by Lisa D

“Anam Cara” by 𝔊𝔲𝔞𝔡𝔞𝔩𝔲𝔭𝔢 𝔗𝔢𝔩𝔠𝔬𝔫𝔱𝔞𝔯

“Organic” by Will _

“Fictitious Fiction” by James Reed

“Gossip Grandmas” by Poppy LaC.

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