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“So, We Meet Again” by Bob Faszczewski

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Jarod hurried to answer the door, although he in no way looked forward to what stood behind it-–the cleaning service delivery person bringing back the blue blazer he hadn’t worn for decades. No reason for a blue blazer, or any formal attire for that matter, when you spent your entire existence piloting a fishing boat or contemplating the Atlantic Ocean off the back deck of your luxury condo. The blazer, however, now made its appe...

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“Last Night at the Bonfire” by KP Savitt

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TW: Death, burning Do you remember when we’d lay down by the ocean, sun beating on our backs until we were lobster red and hobbling back inside? When we would drink as many piña coladas as possible, not caring that we were one sip away from the bartender cutting us off? We must’ve been in our twenties. Twenty-three? No, twenty-four. That’s right. It was twenty-four. There was that Friday night when we went down to the bonfire and Steven Long was there. Oh man, did you have a thing for Steven Long. He was that kind of tall, dark, and...

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“Brewing Up a Tale” by Aurora Martin

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Julian was waiting at a coffee shop, sipping on a decaf latte. Having a scientist for a father had interesting affects on his life, including knowing how caffeine would affect him. He tended to avoid it. He was waiting on his friend Kaleem to show up. The man had been over the moon about another friend visiting from another kingdom. Apparently the two were close enough to be called brothers, despite how they were obviously from different families. Julian sighed as he mentally went through the shock of having his father returned to him after ...

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“Let it Snow!” by Ali Rose

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I was never much of a skier, in fact, I had only been once in my life. I did, however, fall in love with being in the mountains during winter. The crisp air, the pristine snow, and the warmth of a fire after a cold trek in nature. I arrived at the small mountain chalet B&B just as the sun was going down behind the mountain peaks. As the driver unloaded my bags, I breathed in the fresh mountain air, grateful to have arrived safely and just in time to see the first sunset of my stay. &...

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“You & I” by Nera James

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I watch as you bring the mug to your lips. The steaming liquid emits from the top as you bring your lips to an “O”, cooling down the hot liquid before taking that first glorious sip of the velvet latte; with almond milk-just how you like it.You look different, somehow. There’s a sort of serenity surrounding you, a calm air that makes you seem like the most relaxed person in the room.It’s been four years since I’ve seen you last. Four long years. And I still can’t take my eyes off of you while you’re in my vicinity. My stomach skips as you tu...

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“Nighttime from Where I Am” by Iking Lopez

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His video was against the light, and he looked like an angel.“Let me just draw the curtains.” He got up from his seat.I expected to see his Eraserheads posters on the wall, electric and acoustic guitars strewn on the floor. Instead, I squinted, noticing an eye chart, trying my best to make out most of the letters. Failing, I scanned the rest of the room, finding on a shelf above his bed, a bonsai tree in between two sets of books, a few I recognize as his favorites and a few looking encyclopedic.The room darkened, and I checked to see my own...

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“Good Friendship Never Dies” by Valerie Preston

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The ravages of time affect us all. There have been lots of times when I’ve seen someone from the past and thought how old they look, and then I’ve realised that when I look in the mirror, I look just as bad! Walking through the park I crunch on the crinkled dry leaves and think that my arms look a bit like them. High above me, hanging from a branch are new leaves, soft and supple. I just sigh. When Susan and I first met it was in Primary school. From the minute she smiled at me, warmth radiating from her face, I liked her. “Hello” she said t...

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“Twelve years” by Erin Magee

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Everytime I receive a new gig, my guy calls me before I talk directly to the client. I had just finished my vacation after dealing with a long case involving a teenage boy and his friends. I really needed the time off, so I went to my cabin for a couple weeks to unwind. After two weeks I was definitely ready to take on a new case. When I got home ,I had three new messages on my answering machine. “First message, Chaz this is bonnie, where have you been i miss… *bleeep* message deleted, ...

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“A Heavenly Meeting” by Karin Nutt

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It was December 30, 2013. An infamous date to be sure. It was the day he died. As George felt himself released from his 83-year-old body, shriveled almost beyond recognition from atrophy, lack of nutrition and dementia, he felt free. For the first time in nearly four years, he felt like himself, even though he was dead. What an odd sensation but other than feeling freedom, he felt elated. He could think clearly, understand what he was thinking and above all, felt what he loved most in life, that he was in control. It dawned on him th...

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“What's New?” by Mark Nero

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It’s funny how things constantly change. Even if they don’t seem to… For instance, if you place a teacup on a table, go away for a few hours, then return to see if it had moved, you wouldn’t see any change in location. However, as the world had spun around a certain distance on its axis, while revolving around the sun, which itself is spinning around the Milky way, you could say that it had moved! Sorry about that… My head is spinning at the thought of it, but you get the point, and this concept also applies to people. I had grown up in ...

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“Pianos, Wenches, and Anvils ” by Ethan Jarmush

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The saloon was crowded that summer night. Hot too. I sweat all over the keys of that beat up piano while my fingers raced side to side, playing the jiggyest of jigs the town of Old Water had ever heard. Perhaps even the best the world had heard, if they listened to it. Men and women danced till their heart's gave out, literally. Some folks died right there on the saloon floor. It was how God wanted them to go I would like to think. Once I finished, and received my endless applause, I took my last swig of whiskey and began to le...

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“Six Years Ago” by Alex Burgess

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Trigger Warning: This story discusses themes of sexual violence and physical violence. Val pulled his shirt down and re-adjusted himself in his seat, his back to the window with his eyes on the door of the coffee shop. He was antsy, anxious and all other sorts of feelings that he couldn’t put a finger on at this exact moment. He was waiting for an old friend, Hamm, who he hadn’t seen in at least six years. Last time they spoke, it was due to an obstinate disagreement about the situation they had found themselves in which led them to not sp...

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“The Prediction ” by Alex Solomon

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AND THE METS WIN THE WORLD SERIES! I swear the bar is shaking, beer is triumphantly bouncing from bottles, and most of it lands on the ground. Pandemonium is unfolding around me but I'm frozen in something more curious than the long-awaited title. As a 35-year-old, lifelong Mets fan, I often imagined the bliss that would wash over me, bringing with it a tidal wave of euphoria, yet, I could only think of an old college friend, Jordan Katz. I know how strange that sounds, and trust me it's only going to get weirder. See, Jordan...

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“Flashes of Change” by Juliet Reeds

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The crowd streamed around her. The cries of people attempting to sell homemade, sustainable goods were drowned out by viewers' kind “thank you!”s as they saw the prices. Stopping at each booth, she came to the realization that she probably wouldn’t be buying anything at the craft fair today. That’s ok. She was happy to be spending her Saturday outdoors. “I’m gonna go stand towards the outer edges!” James, her boyfriend, was never one for crowds. She waved as he walked away. Chunky jewelry, hair clips, holographic mugs. As much as she hat...

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“Time is a healer” by Fern Keyte

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*Trigger warning: Mentions of mental health and cancer* Leila grabbed her thermos of coffee and slipped out of the door of her trailer, her breath transforming into a vortex of fog as the cold shocked her into a gasp. Pulling her trailer door shut, she grasped the collar of her massive black puffer coat and jumped down onto the tarmac below her. ‘Good morning Ms Knight!’ a chirpy voice erupted from Leila’s left. ‘Hello,’ Leila replied politely, a little startled.’I don’t want to sound rude, but who are you, hun?’ ‘Tilly, I’m your intern...

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Write about two old friends meeting for the first time in years.

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✍️ 60 stories

“So, We Meet Again” by Bob Faszczewski

“Last Night at the Bonfire” by KP Savitt

“Brewing Up a Tale” by Aurora Martin

“Let it Snow!” by Ali Rose

“You & I” by Nera James

“Nighttime from Where I Am” by Iking Lopez

“Good Friendship Never Dies” by Valerie Preston

“Twelve years” by Erin Magee

“A Heavenly Meeting” by Karin Nutt

“What's New?” by Mark Nero

“Pianos, Wenches, and Anvils ” by Ethan Jarmush

“Six Years Ago” by Alex Burgess

“The Prediction ” by Alex Solomon

“Flashes of Change” by Juliet Reeds

“Time is a healer” by Fern Keyte

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Write a story where someone says, “Everything is changing.”

Write a story about someone coming to terms with how different they are from their younger self.

Write about someone whose desire to constantly improve something borders on obsessive.

Write a story about a brilliant scientist making a startling discovery.

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