Write about a contest with life or death stakes.

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“A Pair of Bullets” by Hazen D

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“Please don’t do this Constance, he isn’t worth it!” said Sophia throwing both of her arms tighter around in desperation. Constance thought for a moment, then responded looking directly at her, “I know Sophia, but I won’t stand for it.” He traced his hand over her cheek, they had become windswept friends and confidants since his arrival to Scotland. He was a guest of Lord Hamish McKenzie, Sophia’s father. Constance had befri...

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“Now Is The Time” by Sue Marsh

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Now Is The Time Suzanne Marsh 1165 The loud whoop resounded across the squalid hut; now was his time. His Mother told him at the tender age of seven that he was not Jock's son but the bastard son of Richard, Earl of Dundee. Arrangements had been made for John to become a Page in Dundee Castle. Richard, paced his rooms, he had fulfilled his promise to Gwendolyn. He was not exactly sure how he planned to inform his present wife, Anne of the presence of John. He had been young and feel in love with Gwendolyn, she got herself in the fami...

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“Fraud" "(The Game of Life Part 2)” by Emily Germaine

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I was truly willing to do anything to get my lifelong dream. I’ve already been interviewed for the big TV show. No one has noticed I’m not Piper yet. Luckily, Piper and I didn’t know a lot of people.But I’m already famous and people are already betting on me... I hope I win. Turns out this whole game show is not what it appears. You see, I was right. It is not filmed live. It’s not even filmed at all, it’s all fake. And the raffle is not random.The reason Piper got picked and not me is because she does have a bad backgroundBecause ...

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“The Witching Games” by Maddie S

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“I don’t like the idea of this.” Piper had told me when we signed up for the witching game. I should have listened, but then again as she would tell you I never listen to her. Many of my great ideas had gotten us in trouble over the years. There was the time I decided we should sneak out and go to a concert. That one lead us to being stuck on the side of the road when Piper’s cart broke down. There was also the time I suggested we throw a huge house party whe...

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“Saving hope” by RABI CHATTERJEE

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His days were gradually reducing, but the determination was concreting with the excitement. After 5 years, the village was going to prepare for a cycling race once again. Within a few days, it would be started. Lots of people from different parts of the village gathered here to witness the program. Not only from this village, people came from many different places - from town, from the beside village also. The race was very popular among people. Paresh was also preparing himself for his last show. He knew he was a moment's person. This race ...

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“Safe Haven” by Charlotte Brown

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My heart feels like it’s trying to punch a hole in my chest. If it weren’t trying so hard to keep me alive, I think it might kill me. It’s trying so hard to oxygenate my body, but my lungs can’t suck air in fast enough. The filter in this mask needs changing. I’m so tempted to tear it off. I push myself to keep running. Not far now. Pain shoots through my foot as I roll my ankle on a piece of rubble. I stumble. Every footstep sears red-hot. A bullet whizzes ...

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“Life or Death” by Illıllı L̴u̴n̴a̴ ̴ V̴i̴x̴r̴n̴ Illıllı

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This is life or death. That was what the poster said. I rolled my eyes. It was so stupid. Every single year, there would be a contest for the king’s champion. The champion would be chosen based on a series of contests that sometimes proved fatal. The winner would go up against the dark knight who had kidnapped the princess of the kingdom, Lira, and only one would survive. Did I forget anything? Oh yeah. I’m one of the judges. Lira’s mother died a very long time ago, and the new Queen, Elena, is my mother, which makes us stepsisters. Whic...

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“SHEILA'S VENGEANCE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

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Among the super-specialty hospitals in that city VJ had a reputation for good disease treatment and patient care. One of the specialists in VJ was Dr.Roy, a neurosurgeon. He was an imposing figure with his height and body build. He had rugged features and was balding. His always friendly smile made him popular with patients and their kinfolk. That day he was in his room in the hospital when the nurse brought him a patient’s file. He saw it and asked for the patient to come in. A good-looking lady came in holding on to a bearded elderly man. ...

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“Tall Tails and Big Fish” by Stan Allen

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“Ron, hand me a drink.” I was strapped to a fighting chair on the bow of the boat and couldn’t get up. We were anchored close to a sixty foot deep hole, which is a short distant south of the Sebastian inlet and about a half mile off shore. That is the point where the current slows allowing everything from the inter-coastal waterway to settle to the bottom. One other feature about this area is why the locals call it the monster hole for reasons soon to become obvious.“I didn’t know I’d be a servant.”“Stop complaining. You wanted to come. Pick...

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“STRUGGLE AHEAD MARCH ON,,, MARCH ON...” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

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Rohini with her son Praveen was waiting to cross the road. A long procession was going on. The leading man with a megaphone on his mouth, was shouting slogans of ‘Struggle Ahead. March on. March on’. The followers behind him endorsed the leader by repeating the words ‘March on – March on’. Praveen was quite amused by their slogan shouting. More than that he was very much impressed by their white and white dress code. All of them were in white dhoti and white shirt, popularly known as ‘Vetti-Chattai.’ He had a great fascination for white dres...

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“Into The Wilds ” by Meli Mangos

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Each person in line walked tied together by the chains around their wrists. Each link of chain that circled her skin outlined the scars that got Dinah into this contest. She dared not take her eyes off the feet in front of her, but heard each shuffle of bare feet on hard ground behind her as they walked in silence. She hardly breathed as they were led into the huge arena that would decide their fate. The metal barred double doors loomed like an armory. The guards instructed them to stand in a line next to each other against the wall a...

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“Death Match” by Rachael Clark

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I twirl the dagger back-and-forth in my grip taking care not to cut myself on its blade. The thing is already coated in a thick build-up of rust and dried blood, I’m pretty sure a scratch from the thing would give someone an infection. Unfortunately, this is all they gave me to protect myself with. My life now relies on a single bloodied dagger. I glance up as the crowd erupts into chaos. Another down, I’m next. My hands fall slack at my sides as I watch the men run across the arena and toss the last competitors remains into the cart; alon...

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“A Gauntlet from the Aegis” by Michael Williams

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The landscape fills with travelers far and wide down the longest gravel path the Welsh lands have to travel. Bearded men on horseback pulling carts of treasures from countries unknown. Women in colorful tunics in hoods, scarfs, no hoods, and fancy hair fashioned in odd shapes carry baskets of fruits the Welsh soils do not bear naturally. Children in odd hats disobeying parents traveling to new homes. All this and more the two silent knights clad in spectacular armaments. Cloaks bearing the sigil of the Arthurian Court of Pendragon woven in ...

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“Wooden Overcoat” by Marcia H.

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“Are you going to jump?” Pierce asked his friend Connor. “Seriously, look how high up we are?” “If you want to win then we have to jump, Connor.” “How badly do you want to win?” “I want to win very much, especially against him.” “Yeah, Connor, I know I want to win against him too. He is so arrogant. I can’t stand him. He thinks that he is invincible. I can’t stand him or his attitude.” “Well, he’s won every time since 2000.” Pierce replied. “He thinks he is unbeatable. But, not today.” “So, Pierce, are you r...

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“High Jump” by Clarys J.C.B.

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The crowd outside was loud, deafeningly loud. I've just been there. I know. In contrast the room I'm in right now is quiet, maddeningly quiet. All I hear is my labored breathing and the rapid thumping of my heart. I wipe the sweat from my brow. I don't like it here. No one would like it here.Not for the last time I hope for something better, something far far away from here. I pull from distant memories of soft beds, warm blankets, earnest hugs and comfort filling foods. I try to think of good things.The door opens and man stands in the door...

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Write about a contest with life or death stakes.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 145 stories

“A Pair of Bullets” by Hazen D

“Now Is The Time” by Sue Marsh

“Fraud" "(The Game of Life Part 2)” by Emily Germaine

“The Witching Games” by Maddie S

“Saving hope” by RABI CHATTERJEE

“Safe Haven” by Charlotte Brown

“Life or Death” by Illıllı L̴u̴n̴a̴ ̴ V̴i̴x̴r̴n̴ Illıllı

“SHEILA'S VENGEANCE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

“Tall Tails and Big Fish” by Stan Allen

“STRUGGLE AHEAD MARCH ON,,, MARCH ON...” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

“Into The Wilds ” by Meli Mangos

“Death Match” by Rachael Clark

“A Gauntlet from the Aegis” by Michael Williams

“Wooden Overcoat” by Marcia H.

“High Jump” by Clarys J.C.B.

🌟 Similar prompts

Start your story with one character telling another, “It doesn’t count if you’re already planning your defeat.”

Halfway through a fierce competition, your character is given the opportunity to cheat their way to victory: do they take it?

Write about a character who makes a dramatic life change to pursue a goal they’ve secretly always wanted.

Write about a character who’s finally on the verge of achieving their lifelong dream.

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