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“We Do What We Must” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

1591 wordsRated PG; violence, bloodPrompt: Start your story with someon making a cup of tea--either for themself or for someone else.The kettle whistles. I stop fidgeting with my broach and stand up from my chair. I walk to the other side of the room. Though, in this thin wavy dress and mary jane shoes, it feels as though I’m gliding across the uneven wood. I take a tea towel and lift the kettle off the handle suspended over the fire. I bring the kettle over to the table. Shakily,...

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“The Inherit Romance of Heists” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

2543 wordsRated PG; violence, mild languagePrompt: Write a story including the phrase "Better late than never."Author's note: maybe I'm entering my "almost too long to enter" phase.I’ve done it.I made the conscious decision to lock my door. I was very much aware as I rode down the elevator to the lobby. I didn’t hesitate as I got in the car and began the path to Bernadette’s cabin. I had a clear head as I drove the path into the woods. I planned o...

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“These Damsels Helped Themselves” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

2852 wordsRated PG; violence, depressionPrompt: Write about a character working a thankless job.Author's note: Of course I come back after three weeks to give you a long story.Damsel in Distress castle, room 431, the 17th of November in a dystopian future. That’s where the story begins. Damsel in Distress castle is the official government building and museum of Damsel in Distress (the country). The building is very tall, in the s...

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“Struggling With Punctuality” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

1635 words Rated PG; violence, threats Prompt: Set your story at boundary between two realms Author's note: Yes, I've been busy, but I've returned at last before probably not posting for a month again The creature screams. Their eyes are lit with rage. They seek out the only other living organism on ...

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“Willpower, Or Lack Thereof” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

1160 wordsRated PG; blood, gorePrompt: Start your story with the line "You wanna do something fun?"“You wanna do something fun?”I look up to Bernard--still trying to catch my breath--and stare incredulously.“We’re currently being chased by humans if you haven’t noticed.”Bernard shrugs. His ebony braid falls from his shoulder. “Eh, no biggie. You have me to help us get away.”“You douche. Come on, let’s go.”...

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“Life Does Not Go On” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

1073 wordsRated PG; ViolencePrompt: Start your story with a vehicles pulling over for a hitchiker.I went hiking.I ran into the forest for a place to escape. It gave me so much more than that. Flowers, barely poking out of the ground. Trees, regaining their foliage. Frogs and snakes going about their business. Even a sparkling waterfall that I was able to touch. It was glorious, and I had never felt closer to nature.But now, I have to get back. a...

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“The Epilogue To A Long Story” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

1024 wordsRated PG; some mature themesAuthor's note: I know I just wrote Last-Minute Revelations, another hero/villain story, but I've been reading so many of the prompts I had to write another one.I’m sitting at the end of the boardwalk. My running shoes sit next to me. My bare feet are making circles in the water. The moon reflects off the lake, making shimmering streaks. The stars are clear out here--away from the busy city--so they also shine down upon the water, making it loo...

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“The Consequences Of Impatience” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

1625 wordsRated PG; unsettling imagery, mild languagePrompt; write a story about a character who's trying to fill an empty space, literally or metaphorically.Author's note: This story is for a friend of mine, who told me they were going to start celebrating Christmas now.“. . .should I put a snow person or a candy cane here?”I’m finishing up with decorations when Sophie opens the door. She looks at me--a stuffed snowperson in one hand and a plasti...

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“Look Carefully” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

1059 wordsRated PG; firearms and implications of gun violencePrompt: Write about a person of object vanishing into thin air“Have you seen my gun anywhere?”Mikom rushes into the room. His long hair is in a half ponytail. It was probably a full ponytail 15 minutes ago, but sprinting around the house has disheveled it. Now, black hair sticks out at odd ends and a chunk of it is spilling over his left shoulder, reaching his elbow.I exhale, snapping ...

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“Unwise Decisions ” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

1030 wordsRated PG; domestic violencePrompt: Write a game of 'truth or dare' that goes horribly wrong.“Truth or dare?”“Come on. You already know.”“Okay. . .why are you grounded?”“Damn it.”Vicky closes her eyes and sighs. One leg is stretched out onto the pavement, the other bent. She’s resting her elbow on her knee. She leans against the wall. Her hair falls out of her face. She’s not pleased with the question...

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

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 h...

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“Last-Minute Revelations” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

1486 wordsRated PG; injury, violencePrompt: End your story with the line, “I’m never going out with you again.”Author's note: This story is inspired by a prompt written by An Avid Writers Scratchpad on Tumblr.We all have our roles in this world, perhaps not strictly followed. However, there is a difference between straying slightly from your assigned path, and diving headfirst into the lake next to it, as the following will highlight.&nbs...

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“A Good Citizen” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

1257 wordsRated PG; pain, violencePrompt: Write a story where a character runs into someone they've seen in their dreams, or enters a building they've dreamt about before.I’m walking to the grocery store, just a block away from home, when they sharply turn the corner. I can’t get a good look at them. All I see is a blonde head--wet and messy--and sweat dripping from a face obscured by shadows. Those are the features I can make out on the figure before they bash their head into min...

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“You Never Know (Part 2)” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

1320 words Rated PG; some mature subject matter Prompt: Begin your story with somebody watching a sunrise or a sunset. Author's note: This is the second part of a story. I didn't initially plan to update it, but I kept thinking about what happened next and had to continue it. With one final beam of light, the sun ends its magnificent descent. It dis...

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“Almost Barefoot” by You'd Think A Writer Would Have A More Creative Name .

1208 wordsRated PG; blood, gorePrompt: Set your story on (or in) a winding river.My shoe was gone.I was walking along the stream at noon when it fell in. I was trudging along, tired from lunch, kicking at all the stones in my path. One kept staying in front of me. I made a game of aiming it straight so that I could kick it again. My foot had been off one time. I had kicked it to the left. On either side of me, fields. Tall stalks of grass s...

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