Write about a character who can suddenly see through another person's eyes — literally.

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“Chemistry” by Nikki Rae Jensen

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Before I opened my eyes, I know what kind of day I was in for. I’m filled with the overwhelming urge to cry and scream at the same time. How can I wake up with this much emotion? Nothing has happened to me in the last nine hours but I am so angry. I kick off the sheets in frustration, throw myself out of bed, and stomp into the bathroom, shutting the door. “I’ll make your tea,” he says softly from the room. I inwardly groan with shame. Luke is about to make my tea and make me breakfast before clearing out of the house so I can have space t...

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“Into The Eye” by Malame Faida

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My name is Hope. They say names are more than just an identity. Sometimes it's a prayer, a gift or even a curse. I never understood the meaning of my name until the day I turned eighteen. The age eighteen represents so much people. To others it represents freedom, to some it's a painful memory and to others it's the beginning of something new. I'm not sure which of those represents me, but one thing am certain of is that I didn't ask for it. On the morning I turned eighteen, I woke up feeling different. Call it a hunch or paranoia, I instant...

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“Dead Eyes” by Mel Kheios

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"You sure this is gonna work?" Jesse asks uneasily, toying with the patch covering the emptiness where his left eye used to be. Hanzo slaps his hand away and adjusts it back into place. "No." "Yer confidence is so inspiring," Jesse mutters. Hanzo doesn't reply, striking a match to light the pair of incense sticks on the low table between them. The scent of burning wood drifts into warm sage, filling up the small space quickly. "That really necessary?" "You are incapable of relaxing on your own," Hanzo points out bluntly, flicking...

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“A Medium Medium” by Alexander Kozdra

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“He’s sitting on a sofa, watching the Knicks I think.” “You think? Dammit I thought you could see?” He’d hire me to consult to track this guy. We were in a quiet white room. Lights off. It was one of the interrogation rooms leftover from the days when they were needed. “ A light blue wall. No defining features. A bachelor pad if I ever saw one. We ain’t even get up for commercials.” “That’s it? C’mon Charlie, give me something.” “It’s a bit fuzzy.” No doubt a transmitter error, I think. “I think it could be any apartment in Brooklyn. Hel...

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“Pretty Views” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

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1091 wordsRated PG; blood, painPrompt: Write about a character who can suddenly see things through another person's eyes--literally.Author's note: Really short story because this can't be extended.“Uh, I think it worked?”“Yeah, that’s right! It did! We did it!”Nama runs over and hugs me. She hides her face from me, burying it into my chest. I know why. However, I appreciate it, so I don’t call her out. It’s a little weird, with her being almost my height, but I can’t complain. She's also probably hiding so she doesn’t have to look at me, to ...

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“CELLPHONES” by Kelly Alaniz

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Kelly Alaniz #254 Gaining perspective 7/30/21 CELL PHONES In today's world of electronic devices cellphones are a must and most people own one. As a matter of fact, I have owned several. Each one had its own unique capabilities, as well as, a personality just for that extra special touch. Have you ever noticed any personal quirks about your cell phone? God knows I have given my phone the benefit of the doubt. After all the phones of today are said to be "smart phones" right? In addition, these phones are mini computers when h...

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“The Third Eye” by Sakshi Pansari

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"Hey You, Come here", Someone from the back called me. "Yes sir", in a serving voice I answered. It was cold and chilly wind blowing and I with my 3 friends Rohan Rima and Vijay were in the hotel room waiting for the client to come. The client came and the meeting started. "If you want me to sign the deal then you have to do something that I will say, there may be a chance of losing life", the client said. "But sir how is this possible for us we are here for professional purpose and this is not the deal", Rima said. "You can decide if you...

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“Through my grandmother's eyes.” by John Steckley

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I am sitting in the front row of the church, my grandmother Wanda’s coffin straight in front of me. She is the first person close to me that has died. I am 14, named Dorothy after a great aunt, and had hoped that she would be around for many years to come. I was raised a school, all I have to do is conjure up one of her stories, like the one of her grandmother seeing through someone else’s eyes, and my mind is taken away to another place, one that fascinates me much more than the classroom does.Mom often said of her mother-in-...

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“Keep You Safe” by Sam D.

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I open my eyes. It’s 2:24 AM. This has happened before. Many times, actually. It plays out like a movie I’ve seen before. I’m aware that I’m not in control, I’m just a spectator watching the same things happen, at the same time, over and over again. I turn over in bed and glance at my sleeping husband. Pete is snoring gently as usual. I slip away from underneath his arm and get out of bed. When I stand up, I am wearing a long white nightgown that almost touches the floor. I leave the room as quietly as I can, careful not to let the door c...

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“Mrs. Emerald” by Athena Ember Antigone

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"Umhm!" "Umhm!" I repeat louder this time. It's the first day of school and this class won't shut up. It's going to be a long year. "Everyone please quiet down!" I yell. Finally, they listen. Thank God. "Welcome back to Scarlet Moon Academy. My name is Mrs. E, and I am your World's Creatures teacher. I'm sure you all think as supernaturals, that you already know all there is to know about yourself and your mythical friends. Especially since this is your last year at the Academy. Right?" I scan the classroom, waiting for the stupid kids t...

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“Dear Future Me...” by Ella Shedd

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I have pigtails. It's seven o'clock in the morning, and I have pigtails. Currently, I'm gaping at my reflection through the foggy mirror, wondering what sort of fever dream this is. Because I am one hundred and seventy-two per cent sure I was not seven years old when I went to bed last night. I know they say a lot about weird things happening to you when you're in your late teens, but I didn't think reverse puberty was one of them. I have to stand on my tiptoes to see my whole face. I eventually give up and sink back down to the tiled apar...

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“Seventeen Seconds” by Mark Baxter

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1. “Screw you, you old fart!” Zack threw his fork across the room. It bounced off his grandfather’s glasses, landing on the floor with a sound like an alarm bell. Megan burst into tears. Zack jumped to his feet, guilt at Megan’s distress further fueling his rage. “I’m going out with my friends! I’m not staying here for another one of your dinner sermons!” He whirled and ran for the door, only stopping for an instant to stroke Megan’s hair. “Sorry, sis. It’ll be okay,” he whispered. “As God is my witness,” Zack’s grandfather roared, reachin...

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“Inner Voice” by Vigneshwar Artist

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Inner Voice Rohan opened his eyes slowly to see himself in the mirror maze. He thinks, “How did I end up here”. He looks around and sees him surrounded by his own reflections. He tries to remember how he ended up here. He gets a glimpse of his chemistry class. He mildly remembers that he was in the chemistry lab doing some classwork. He can say by the look it is mirror maze, but this does not belong in the school. He slowly starts to walk forward and tries to find a way out of the maze. As he passes by many set of mirrors, he notices an odd ...

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“Eye Spy” by Belle Telara

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Do you ever feel like you can look back and pinpoint where everything went wrong? Well, I can, most of the time. I know why I'm here. Now I gotta figure out what the heck is happening. I know it all started when Tabitha Miller walked into my office. Okay, before we go there, it’s back story time! The voice of Morgan Freeman speaks from above: “Long ago, a girl was brought into this world, destined for greatness...” And she probably was, but she's not me. I was awkward, skinny, and plain. I didn't “get the guy,” I was number 3 in my...

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“Strange Mind” by Jade Lewis

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It was dark outside, and I had just woken up from a strange dream that made no sense to me. But when I stared into the bathroom mirror, I saw what my eyes couldn't believe. I saw my face, I looked handsome. I could see how she saw me. Helen. She loved me. Loved me… but now we're both broken. I didn't feel like myself. I never loved looking at myself before. This mirror used to be meaningless. It was as if I was falling in love with who I was as a person. I'm in love, but I'm hurt. This didn't make sense. Vincent turned away from the mir...

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Write about a character who can suddenly see through another person's eyes — literally.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 131 stories

“Chemistry” by Nikki Rae Jensen

“Into The Eye” by Malame Faida

“Dead Eyes” by Mel Kheios

“A Medium Medium” by Alexander Kozdra

“Pretty Views” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

“CELLPHONES” by Kelly Alaniz

“The Third Eye” by Sakshi Pansari

“Through my grandmother's eyes.” by John Steckley

“Keep You Safe” by Sam D.

“Mrs. Emerald” by Athena Ember Antigone

“Dear Future Me...” by Ella Shedd

“Seventeen Seconds” by Mark Baxter

“Inner Voice” by Vigneshwar Artist

“Eye Spy” by Belle Telara

“Strange Mind” by Jade Lewis

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Write a story from the point of view of three different characters.

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Write a story that switches between first person and third person point of view.

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