Start your story with someone being presented with a dilemma.

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“Daylight Murder” by Lost Shiba

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(Content Warning : Mention of Homicide) The edge of the woods, a perfect place for a happy and merry camping spot, far from the bustling city, close to the wonder of nature. She sits on top of the branch, a strawberry flavor melts in her mouth. Her hand giddily slides across the silvery knife, reflecting the sparkling sunlight. Eyes as innocent as a newborn panda hide the bloodlust desire of a vicious alpha wolf. Covered in her army hoodie, her presence becomes one with the growing trees and thick leaves.Footsteps and enthusiast shrieks of c...

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“Oasis” by Anna Tishchenko

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It was a choice, he could see that, but he didn’t want to make it. No matter which side he chose, there would be blood, and death and carnage. He just wanted to live a peaceful life, tend to his farm, maybe go fishing from time to time. He wanted to explore, rebuild, but this world had other plans for him. He sighed as his cleaned his riffle and oiled it, loaded it the bullets and set it against the wall with the others. His arsenal was growing an...

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“I have a choice here” by Sivaprakash .

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I have a choice here.They even dared me to do it, I know it's still my choice though.Freedom does come at a price, but is it worth it?Heck, yeah! Being able to go wherever you want, a peaceful place better than my home, is definitely something I would never say no .Yup, I decided.It wasn't a hard choice.I gave one last look at them, didn't care to say bye, put on my slippers and mask and ran out into the world.I looked back. No one was following me! Yay! I walked faster, and covered quite a safe distance. Looked back again, still no one.They...

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“Precious Cargo” by Benny Regalbuto

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Yuyama readjusted her bag’s shoulder straps as she took stock of her situation. The Hyne system’s two suns beat down relentlessly, making it hard to think even with the cooling gear in her envirosuit on full blast. She couldn’t just figure it out as she went along anymore; those days were over. It was think or die, now—not easy for a mercenary who preferred to have others do the thinking for her or die. Alright, she thought, slipping her thumbs out from beneath the straps and tilting her hat to keep the suns out of her eyes. Time to think t...

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“THE LAST GOODBYE!” by SAMAR 27

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Brad stood under the tin shed, which rattled like a drum as the raindrops beat against it. Time was running out, and there was no sign of Jose. “I should have left earlier. Jose won’t be able to make it on time.” he gripped the notebook ever more so tightly. There was no clock in the garage, but he could tell that he was already very late, and if he waits for even a few more seconds for Jose, he will miss the chance to see Sarah. “What if Jose comes here just the moment after I leave.” With every passing second, his heartbeat grew, rhyming w...

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“The Colour of Clouds ” by Antony Gooding

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Greg sat on the edge of the seawall and watched the small waves roll lazily up the shingle and hiss into listless oblivion. His world was grey; the sea was grey; the sky was grey. Even the call of a circling seagull sounded flat and grey: In short, Greg wasn’t happy. It was not as though his life was bad. He had a tolerable job, with a reasonable wage, a car that got him from A to B without any drama. And he had Julie - everyone loved Julie. She was funny and smart and just her presence could brighten the mood of a room. His friends would te...

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“"Double Happiness"” by Va Zhong

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“Still haven’t finished this pack?” -- My friend asked me about the cigarette pack that another friend of mine brought back to me from Hongkong. “Well, it reminisces me to Hongkong” “Blah blah, You never went to Hongkong anyway” “Ahaha, you know me well” Yet, I have never been to Hongkong, although I think that it could be cool - even though I kinda hate Wong gar Wai because of his overrated film that pretentious cool cinephile kids always love. Yet, my friends said I never like anything because I criticized everything if I could....

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“Dilemma- A LIFE EXPERIENCE” by Deepa B

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I don’t understand why some people are considered indecisive, impulsive, confused. I think at every point in time we all have gone through situations where it’s difficult to decide between right and wrong, moral and ethical or we make decisions in haste that might have adverse consequences. How can one make the right decision at all times? We face so many kinds of dilemmas in our day-to-day life. To be honest, I am mostly an indecisive person. I overthink a lot, even if it’s a small thing like buying a dress. I take a long time in decision m...

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“Chasing Flowers” by Bella Burgamy

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“Bella, we’re going to be late, hurry up.” I scurry around my messy room, my eyes darting from place to place. “One second...”I toss old books, faded magazines, and random clothes in the air, hoping to reveal what I'm searching for. “Where is it?” I mumble under my breath. “BELLA!!!”, my mom repeats louder than before. Fumbling around, I trip over laundry baskets and worn-out shoes. Vigorously I throw my desk drawer open and sigh, snatching up the bright pink lip gloss that I've been looking for. I roll my eyes annoyed. “Creates the il...

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“The Choice” by Grace Gropper

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The embers crackled and popped in the hearth, giving the room a moody feel as the shadows flickered back and forth, like they were living things with their own souls. In the center of the room was a throne made of thorns and tree branches, creating its own menacing shadows on the stone walls. "Good, you've arrived. I hear you are here to barter with me?" He said. His voice was deeper than the depths of the ocean and darker than the furthest corner of the world. I squared my shoulders, trying to appear tougher than I felt. Swallowing hard...

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“Death For Breakfast” by Jose Gomez Romay

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I He really is a nice guy, Death. Totally different from what I had expected. We talked for a bit and I promise, I’ll explain that—but first, you should know that it all began with him asking a question. “Do you want to go now, or later?” &n...

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“THE FACTS IN THE CASE...” by Claire Tennant

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In writing this I am fully aware that the tale is no Perry Mason epic; neither is it John Deed. It is simply a fantasy about good and if I may say so evil intent, where honesty wins. It had been another trying morning. The session was adjourned. At least it gave some folk some time for a quick refresh, regroup and coffee. For James Higgins also known as Jim, it gave him the opportunity to refer to information that would help him and his colleagues make a decision. It was a little walk down the corridor to his office, but the nece...

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“The Lesser Evil” by Kas Reidva

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From: Main Street nr. 46, The village of Aegrus, Panacaea Tardivus. 21th of June To: Church Road nr .9, The city of Legalis, Sophia GoodwillMy dear Sophia, ...

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“NEVER FORGIVE” by Jennifer Burrows

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“Share? What do they mean, share? Why would they think you’re going to share me?” I hissed, turning every ounce of fury I had on his six feet of sexy. Another arrow zinged through the air and smacked into the door frame inches below the first. Zyaire pressed my head down, but I refused to bend. I’d rather die than be taken. “What are you doing? Is that your squad out there? Are those your –“ I couldn’t find a better word so I hissed out “-friends.” I wanted to scrape his eyeballs out, but his grip pressing down on me was almost m...

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“Lost in 2021” by Elizabeth Maxson

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Angry tears kept falling and wouldn’t stop. It was just supposed to be a day trip to a wedding reception of a former student. Now, I was hopelessly lost in my car in the hills of Kentucky. Normally, this wouldn’t be an issue. I had a new car with GPS and a cell phone with Google maps, but some important little, expensive piece of the new car went out and I was in a rental car with no GPS. Then my phone crashed right as I crossed over the Ohio border, and I used the last 9% of my battery to locate a shady gas station to buy a charge...

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Start your story with someone being presented with a dilemma.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 216 stories

“Daylight Murder” by Lost Shiba

“Oasis” by Anna Tishchenko

“I have a choice here” by Sivaprakash .

“Precious Cargo” by Benny Regalbuto

“THE LAST GOODBYE!” by SAMAR 27

“The Colour of Clouds ” by Antony Gooding

“"Double Happiness"” by Va Zhong

“Dilemma- A LIFE EXPERIENCE” by Deepa B

“Chasing Flowers” by Bella Burgamy

“The Choice” by Grace Gropper

“Death For Breakfast” by Jose Gomez Romay

“THE FACTS IN THE CASE...” by Claire Tennant

“The Lesser Evil” by Kas Reidva

“NEVER FORGIVE” by Jennifer Burrows

“Lost in 2021” by Elizabeth Maxson

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Write a story about someone who’s extremely impulsive — or extremely indecisive.

A character stands in front of two doors. Write a story about what happens after they choose one to enter.

Write about someone making a seemingly inconsequential decision, which goes on to have important consequences.

Write about someone finally making their own choices.

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