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

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“My Darling Sarah” by Bobbie Dee

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To say Peter was nervous would be an understatement. As he sat in the car alone, white-knuckling the steering wheel while Johnny Cash’s country tunes sang through the stereo, he was cautious not to let his eagerness take control of the wheel. He was a good driver. There were times that he went over the speed limit, but he’d never been caught doing so, and it was always at reasonable speeds that were safe enough on relatively empty roads. ‘And it burns, burns, burns…’ Peter’s destination was Stansted airport. His boarding pass was readily pri...

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“The Arrangement” by Elena Balaguer

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The Arrangement Back to India for Christmas, the overwhelming humidity in the air is always a welcome-home banner. The familiar road to my ancestral home, a coffee plantation-laden landscape, is now unfamiliar. It's been a while since I've ventured to return, for a reason. Mom draws me into a tight embrace, immediately scolding me. “It’s been too long Vik." Without hesitation, she draws out the elephant in the room that needs addressing, “Your aunt and I have been long considering your options and you’re not getting any younger.” "Mom, I nee...

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“New Beginnings ” by Dom Murph

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Chapter 1 I stand in the departures lounge at SSR International Airport, surrounded by my family's warm, familiar faces. The air is thick with emotion, and I can barely see through the haze of my tears. With his strong, comforting presence, my father is holding me tight as if trying to shield me from the flood of emotions crashing through my heart. His hug is familiar, steady, but today, there’s a tremble in his grip, a quiet fear he can’t hide. “Papi, I’m going to miss you so much,” I whisper, my voice breaking. His eyes glisten with ...

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“Meeting in Real Time” by Tempest Phoenix Smith

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His journey of four thousand miles began with snow on the ground and more falling from a cloudy sky on Saint David’s Day in North Wales. The bulky black cab that would not have been out of place in London had a Welsh driver so the journey, though expensive, provided excellent conversation. This felt like a better sendoff than having to stay in Manchester overnight and risk not getting to the airport in time for any number of reasons. He felt convinced that he was taking the weather with him on the first of March because Philadelphia, too, af...

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“Off To See The Shaman” by S.C Sanborn

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The drive was always the hardest for Mac. It wasn’t the anticipation or the anxiety that it induced. Instead, it was the actual turning of the wheel and the thumping of the pedals that made it difficult. His bones ached. His joints creaked. Simple movements had become… less simple. He felt like an old car that had been left to rust on the front lawn. It had been this way for quite some time. Rain pattered against the windshield as he drove. It was Fall and the weather had begun its yearly downturn in New England. The leaves still held ...

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“The Apple's Fall from the Tree” by Cassidy Rose

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(The only note is that there's a brief mention of sex. Hope you enjoy the story!)This will be the first time I meet my family.My husband will be so thrilled to see me. He'll take me up in his arms and kiss me, those are the kind of gestures he likes to do. When Violet told me this, her bottom lip drew tight in an expression I recognized in myself as disgust. It's one of John's love languages, she told me. Why does he always do that, then, if you don't like it, Violet? Her brown eyes, brown just the same as mine, bored into me with a blank ex...

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“Beyond the Frame ” by MATTHEW HANSON

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Trigger Warning: Violence, Gore, Swearing, Murder Eli typed vigorously on his computer. The brightness of his computer screen illuminated his face like a beacon. His blue eyes darted back and forth behind his wide-rimmed glasses, giving him an owlish look. The other cubicles, once filled with the hustle and bustle of coworkers, now stood empty, a testament to the late hour. Computers dark, chairs pushed in, like sentinels guarding a deserted fortress. Elijah Warner was a tall man in his mid-30s. He slouched in his chair beneath his mop of un...

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“A Rainy Day in Istanbul” by Hanna Z

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It was my first time finding myself in the proud and storied capital of the Ottoman Empire. The vibe differed from what I had imagined — maybe because of the rain. That quiet drizzle softened the edges of everything. Istanbul was old but clean, wet but clear, dim but moody on that day.The day began at 8:00 am when I was stirring my Turkish coffee in a small coffee shop. The streets outside were covered with unclear moisture, glistening under the faint glow of streetlights that hadn’t yet given way to daylight. The sound of footsteps on ...

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“The Traveling Mystery ” by Cory Wilson

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The night had settled quietly over the suburban neighborhood, a blanket of stillness broken only by the soft hum of streetlights. Inside her cozy home, Emma was finishing her dinner, savoring the warmth of the meal as the day wound down. The gentle clinking of her fork against the plate was the only sound, comforting in its simplicity.Then, the phone rang. Startled, Emma glanced at the clock—it was late, almost 9:00 PM. She hesitated before answering, a flutter of unease settling in her chest. But curiosity, as always, got the be...

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“The Ephemeral Life of a Fly” by Scoop Rittersblock

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When the man awoke that morning the sun was birthing bright upon the horizon, and its sparkling, pink rays streamed through a gap in the curtains and onto his bed, where it settled upon his face like a warm, soft hand. He smiled and contemplated how strange and beautiful it was to wake up and for a few infinite moments, not know where he was or, indeed, who he was, and he rested with the riddle of this echoing quietly within his being. The man gathered the woollen blankets around him to form a soft, warm cocoon, and he nestled within its dar...

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“Where to?” by Steven Kendall

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Where to? I stood on the empty wharf, hoping I had enough to pay for passage. All I had left were a couple of coins I found on my way here. I reached into my pocket to feel if they were still there. With the way things had been going it didn’t seem impossible that the universe would have found a way to take them from me too. My last two coins to take me from this bleak and desolate wharf. The boat pulled up in front of me. The lone boatman w...

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“Silence May Legion” by Mel Reed

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-------------------------------------------------------------Warning: This short story contains potentially sensitive content regarding religion, mental health, and violence.-------------------------------------------------------------- Silence May Legion was now an orphan twice-over. Kind townspeople whispered over white picket fences: “Kid can’t catch a break! Abandoned as a baby and left alone again after that awful fire out at the Legion’s place. They were some sort of distant relatives. She’ll be sent to the Poor Farm for sure. Mi...

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“Vinny's Way” by Michael Palmieri

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Vinny stood with his back to the door of his small apartment building. He had his cane in hand, his lucky hat on, and a small suitcase containing his essentials by his side. At eighty-five, a small suitcase was all he could manage. Eventually, the taxi he was waiting on pulled up, and Vinny settled into the back seat. His cane and small suitcase were securely beside him. The driver, a man in his thirties with tired eyes, glanced at Vinny through the rearview mirror as he pulled away from the curb.“So, where are you heading, Pops?” the taxi d...

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“Fire Leaves the Body, but Remains in the Soul” by Dan Hall

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“My son, is that you?” His voice ushers a chill down my spine. Vultures circle above his head, shadows emitted by their flapping wings cover his hollow gaze. His body, ravaged by deep gashes, torn skin, and shredded flesh, has long been restrained by heavy iron chains strapped to an unwieldy boulder. The breathtaking vista behind him is veiled by the weight of iron shackles. A sweeping view of endless beauty, unreachable behind bars of torment. The summit of Mount Caucasus reveals a paradise, yet his soul remains imprisoned; the sky’s endles...

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“Where Time Overlaps” by Edith Fullerton

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WHERE TIME OVERLAPS“Ugh…” Paul moaned. He felt as if the wind had been knocked out of him. He wasn’t sure where he was, but it was warm and bright. He struggled to take a few breaths before he sat up and hugged his arms to his body. He looked around. Wherever he was, at least it wasn’t raining. He was glad for that. The last few days, or maybe hours, it was hard to tell…had been something of a nightmare. He tried to remember all the things he’d been through. He remembered leaving his home in Toronto with his canoe on the top of his car. He r...

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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

“My Darling Sarah” by Bobbie Dee

“The Arrangement” by Elena Balaguer

“New Beginnings ” by Dom Murph

“Meeting in Real Time” by Tempest Phoenix Smith

“Off To See The Shaman” by S.C Sanborn

“The Apple's Fall from the Tree” by Cassidy Rose

“Beyond the Frame ” by MATTHEW HANSON

“A Rainy Day in Istanbul” by Hanna Z

“The Traveling Mystery ” by Cory Wilson

“The Ephemeral Life of a Fly” by Scoop Rittersblock

“Where to?” by Steven Kendall

“Silence May Legion” by Mel Reed

“Vinny's Way” by Michael Palmieri

“Fire Leaves the Body, but Remains in the Soul” by Dan Hall

“Where Time Overlaps” by Edith Fullerton

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