Write about someone who’s traveling to a place they’ve never been to meet someone they’ve never met.

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“Beneath the Waves: Journey to Atlantis” by Tina Harden

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“George, it’s simply a submarine tour,” Marge reassured, her voice filled with both excitement and patience. With a grumble, George’s eyes darted through the crowd gathered at the dock. “Just a casual trip into the abyss. Nothing to worry about.” Marge rolled her eyes playfully. “You’ve had more excitement at the dentist than you’ll have here.” “It's not funny, Marge,” George replied, his voice tight. “You know I don't do well in confined spaces.” He took a deep breath, trying to ignore the cold sweat trickling down his back. Marge had that ...

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“Macs and the Great Beyond” by Chase Sharp

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When he woke up Macs found himself in a magnificently large and dark room plastered in minuscule speckles of white, faint blue, red, orange, and yellow lights. He felt lighter than usual. His paws almost floated over the cool floor. The slightest step propelled him forward further than what he was accustomed to. The air around him was frosty but the cold did not bother him. It was as if a gentle ball of perfect coolness shielded him from discomfort. He heard the echoing clicks of his claws and the jingle of his collar name tag as he made his...

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“"The Sarcastic Pilgrimage of Jerry McBlunder to the Magical Land of Mullaguna"” by Lete Griziotti

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Jerry McBlunder had always been a bit of a cynic. Life had given him ample reasons to be, what with his job as a middle-management drone at a company that sold office supplies and his perpetually single status. He was the kind of guy who would roll his eyes at motivational posters and snicker at the idea of the universe having a plan for anyone. So, it came as a shock to everyone — including himself — when he decided to embark on a journey to a place he’d never been, to meet someone he’d never met.He wasn’t even entirely sure why he was doin...

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“Turn Now” by Brian Theodore

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Take a slight right in 2 miles.Dan loved his new car. And although it wasn’t brand new, it was new to him. A 2018 Volvo sedan, “best car in its class.” However, despite being the “best” technologically at the time, Dan still used the GPS on his phone, which protruded proudly from his dash via a connector he bought from Walmart. “What the hell does ‘slight right’ mean?” Jack sat up in the back seat, his new girlfriend sliding off his shoulder like a loose sleeve. Dan heard ...

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“Desperate times call for desperate measures” by Susan Grant-Suttie

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Jane stopped and looked at the question and image on her computer. “Could you live in this cottage in the middle of nowhere for a year with no internet and no city amenities?” Of course, it was a joke, who could do that? But it made her think about her employment situation and worse, the financial abyss she was falling into. Her first phone call was to her bill collector. An arrangement was made to pay at least $1,000 a month until the debt was paid off. After she put down the phone on its cradle, a phone so old, it ...

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“We Live in Different Worlds ” by Angela Cerecedes

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Finally! Mars is officially a second planet with life. The year is 2035 half the population on Earth went to live on Mars. I often wonder if it's better than Earth. It might be less crowded. My parents divorced before I turned 4 and just discovered I have a half-brother. Same dad, different moms. I often ask about him, but my mother would not even budge. Don't blame her because my father cheated on her with my half-brother's mother. However, my father passed away a few months ago and I think it might the best time to see my half-brother he p...

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“A new beginning ” by Aneeqa Shabana

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Leah had always considered herself a beloved member of her family. She'd grown up surrounded by the love and affection of her parents, believing they were her biological mother and father. But on her eighteenth birthday, that illusion shattered. As she unwrapped a beautifully wrapped gift, her mother's voice, heavy with a mix of sadness and relief, delivered the devastating news: "You're adopted, Leah." The words hung in the air, a silent bombshell that exploded within Leah's mind. Her world, as she knew it, crumbled around her. The familiar...

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“To Atone” by 𝔊𝔲𝔞𝔡𝔞𝔩𝔲𝔭𝔢 𝔗𝔢𝔩𝔠𝔬𝔫𝔱𝔞𝔯

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Content warning: allusions to rape"Try this," Judah said, handing Jane a glass. She took a sip. "It tastes like…bacon?" Judah grinned. "Yep.""Wow." Jane took a swig. "I didn't know bacon whiskey existed." "I made it." "It's good." Jane's smile made her whole face glow. "But you should be careful. You'll be driving tomorrow.""Indeed I will, which is why I had my share earlier.""Your share?" "The rest here is for you. As a farewell present before I hit the road again. I already can't wait to get back, but I'll be going somewhere I've never bee...

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“Will one and one make two?” by Jim Gray

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Will one and one make two? Seldom have I been more excited. The anticipation is palpable. I can taste it. Blueberries I think.I love the feeling of meeting the person that could potentially be the one. I know, I know. I shouldn’t get my hopes up. Not before even exchanging the first word, but having been disappointed so many times, revelling in this moment may well be as good as it gets.Oh. That’s my train finally appeared on the main board. Ten minutes to wait now. I can handle that. Jesus, stop biting your bloody nails. I spent so long try...

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“Chicago Surprise” by Jacqueline Bourland

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Prompt: #265 Bon Voyage“Write about someone who’s traveling to a place they’ve never been to meet someone they’ve never met.” Chicago SurpriseSubmitted by: Jacqueline A. Bourland Emily’s heart was beating so hard she felt everyone on the train station platform that early morning could surely hear it pounding. Emotionally she wondered if her trip to Chicago was a good idea; leaving the comfort of the known [her life in Normal, Illinois] and venturing out i...

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“Getting red paint to Peru” by David Dean

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iMARIE VALARI was dressed in a loose jumper, leggings, and trainers. Despite being smart, she was incredibly forgetful—often not just letting things slip her mind, but completely forgetting she’d ever been asked in the first place. Thus, when she had to drive her cybertruck between the towns of Assis Brasil in Brazil and Iñapari in Peru using the Interoceanic Highway, to meet HECTOR MARES, who she’d never met, she knew vastly less how he operated at the moment she began the journey than she'd been told.As she climbed into the cybertruck, loo...

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“A Sailor, a Boy, and the Sea” by Ollie MacBeth

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The wind washed over the ocean's surface, delivering a strong scent of saltwater alongside the freezing air. Jamie hugged his arms closer to himself, wishing he had chosen to bring gloves, or a thicker jacket. His worn down hiking boots dug into the frost dusted ground, leaving the impression of his steps frozen, at least temporarily, in time. As he approached the edge of the water, he looked up to his destination. A small beach side cottage sat about a half of a mile away. Beside it, a long oak dock led the way to a...

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“Only Loving One” by Sarah Scott

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The rhythmic clatter of the train's wheels on the tracks was oddly soothing, like a heartbeat steadying the nerves that fluttered in Alexis' chest. She glanced out the window, watching as the landscape shifted from bustling cityscapes to sprawling countryside, the buildings giving way to rolling hills dotted with clusters of trees and the occasional farmhouse. The sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm glow across the scenery.This was Italy, beautiful, historic, and entirely unfamiliar. Alexis had never been here before, and the unfamiliari...

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“No One Invited Us” by Jefferson Macdonald

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“I can’t believe this is really happening!” Owen said to his roommate and friend, Joe.“What is it?”“It’s an invitation to meet someone named Ada in California.”Joe sat at the kitchen table across from Owen and asked, “You’re not thinking of going, are you?”Owen paused from looking at the invitation, and asked, “Why wouldn’t I consider it?” “You’re in New York. California is a world away. I thought you were busy with work.”“I am. But it’s just for a week. And who knows, maybe I meet the woman of my dreams!”“You’re in the hot seat at work...

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“The return of Josepth” by Kitsiri DeSilva

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The return of JosephJoseph lived in a town where all the houses looked the same. People walked around with their arms wrapped around themselves, or with hoods over their heads or stared at the ground. People walked the same circuits day in and day out. They never changed, spoke out. They were comfortable and kept to themselves.One day, Joseph smelled something on the breeze. It was a scent he had never smelt before. Then he heard the cry of an animal he had never heard before. This bothered him, it disrupted his routine and his circular thin...

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Write about someone who’s traveling to a place they’ve never been to meet someone they’ve never met.

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✍️ 90 stories

“Beneath the Waves: Journey to Atlantis” by Tina Harden

“Macs and the Great Beyond” by Chase Sharp

“"The Sarcastic Pilgrimage of Jerry McBlunder to the Magical Land of Mullaguna"” by Lete Griziotti

“Turn Now” by Brian Theodore

“Desperate times call for desperate measures” by Susan Grant-Suttie

“We Live in Different Worlds ” by Angela Cerecedes

“A new beginning ” by Aneeqa Shabana

“To Atone” by 𝔊𝔲𝔞𝔡𝔞𝔩𝔲𝔭𝔢 𝔗𝔢𝔩𝔠𝔬𝔫𝔱𝔞𝔯

“Will one and one make two?” by Jim Gray

“Chicago Surprise” by Jacqueline Bourland

“Getting red paint to Peru” by David Dean

“A Sailor, a Boy, and the Sea” by Ollie MacBeth

“Only Loving One” by Sarah Scott

“No One Invited Us” by Jefferson Macdonald

“The return of Josepth” by Kitsiri DeSilva

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