Write a story about a character who fails to understand something until they have the full context.

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“Angels Around” by Henry Vinicio Valerio-Madriz

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They say we still have heavenly skills for a while after we are born; unfortunately, they don’t last long. This is called “the tragedy of growing up”: as we get old, we lose our heavenly abilities since we tie up ourselves in this world and its physical life. Nevertheless, God’s deeds surround us, it is all up to us if we see His deeds as blessings or as curses… My parents used to consider themselves “modern” citizens. Among many other modern ways of thinking, God was an old fashion creature who was required to be extinct (humans ...

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“P.T.S.” by BRoOkE HAs A COwBoY HAt

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Slowly, I pulled into the driveway of the house labeled 2269 in silver letters. The sound of waves crashing on the shore reached me the moment I was out of the car. A salty breeze blew my red and yellow cape every which way. I gathered all of my courage, then strutted up to the front door. With one last deep breath, I knocked three times.A young woman opened the door. Her piercing blue eyes widened as they scanned my outfit.“Uh, hi. Is there something I can help you with?”“Are you Avenlee Hursch?” There was no time to waste.“Yes. Who are-” B...

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“Hidden Dystopia” by Shakthi Krishna

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High school- a memorable place for some, and an embarrassment for others. My name is Harlow Williams, and I am just like everyone else. I’m just like every student who is simply trying to survive and get through this hell hole of a building. However, a single difference separates me from the rest of the entire student body. I lost my ability to speak at age two, and since then, I have never uttered a single word. Naturally, I do feel this invisible barrier that has been put upon me, which is understandable. Nobody wants to hang out with “tha...

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“some body lies” by H L McQuaid

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The day Sam found the body was surprisingly sunny and pleasant. Since it was the first morning the mercury moved reliably above the freezing mark, Sam had abandoned his winter parka in the cabin he’d been inhabiting for a week, opting instead for insulated canvas trousers, ankle-high hiking boots, and a waterproof jacket. He'd set off on a North-by-Northwest course, a direction he’d not yet attempted and was pleased discover a forgotten logging trail. He’d been rambling down the path, keeping an eye out for owls, binoculars bouncin...

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“Dead Reck’nin’” by James Pendleton

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Adult themes/languageFor best effect read in a slow southern drawl.————————————-DEAD RECK’NIN’I slowly wake outta a bad dream that I can’t remember. It’s dark as all hell. I can taste iron in my mouth. I like it. Reminds me o’ the best steak I ever done ate. A lean blue T-bone. Barely dead. Blood seepin’ onto the plate. Home-made fries like momma used to make, and the best damn sauce this side o’ the equator. I lick my lips. My tongue’s too dry to get ‘em wet. I fumble ‘round in the hopes of findin’ a light switch, hell even a drape. Who kno...

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“The University of Cambridge” by Ash W

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Axl was sitting in the library with Tinsley and Felix. Even though he was staring at Tinsley, he was thinking about Everest and his friend Knox. They’d been talking a lot recently and Axl still hadn’t figured out a way to tell Tinsley that he was one, applying to Cambridge, and two, he wanted to break up. “Where are you applying?” Tinsley asked, looking up at him. Axl took a moment to realize that she was talking to him and shook his head, looking down at the application form that their teachers had given them. “Uh, I don...

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“Pieces of her LOVE” by Shoshana A

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I could see her picking up the pieces of her love with extreme care. Her eyes twinkled and her cheeks flushed, as she picked up the love letters and read them with interest. It seemed that only she, in the entire world, had understood love and was now motivated by its power. I could not even imagine waiting for someone for so long with patience. Sometimes, I feel that if love gives pain, then why would people indulge in it soulfully. Amy’s mind whispered into her ignorant ears, as she watched Maria with curiosity.“Hey! Who are you? Are you n...

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“Date Night” by Elaine St. Anne

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Susan didn’t expect to see her brother that day. She was polishing the final draft of her novel, deep into the story, when the phone rang. “Hi Pumpkin. Guess who.” She didn’t have to guess. No one called her Pumpkin-except Bruce. She swallowed hard, feeling like her throat was closing off. “Cat got your tongue?” Bruce’s voice was honey-warm just like on it was TV and in the movies. She struggled to keep her voice smooth. “Just surprised to hear from you.” “Oh, common. Why would you be surprised to hear from you big-little brother?” It was an...

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“Bitter But Sweet, Soft Like Breeze” by Killinjanx Anna

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I remember once my granny died when I was young—I was ten years old—matured enough to understand things happen around me. She passed away like the silent breeze seeped through your face, so soft and gentle as you didn't realise when it was gone. Ironically, I didn't cry at all when my mom told me she passed away in the early of the morning. I was yawning when she told me but at the same time, I was brushing my eyes when I got woken up. That day was the first ever experienced for me to view death in front of my eyes other than watching from t...

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“I'll tell you a story...” by Valery Rubin

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The boss spoke, Alex listened. - Civilization is dying. People have gone mad. For the sake of money, they're willing to do any meanness and murder. Morality? - Nothing to talk about, a waste of time. The church is not able to talk sense into sinners. Their ranks multiply, growing like mushrooms after the rain. Parishioners come to the service in the temple of God, listen to sermons, place a candle, praise Him, but the next day everything repeats again. They confess that they have done wrong, lied, harassed, stolen, raped... just to atone for...

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“WHAT IS ICE CREAM?” by Oyerinde Samson

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There once was a little boy who had trouble understanding the meaning of words. His dad explained that he needed to know what the word meant to understand it, but all this did was make him more confused. The next day, they were sitting at dinner when his mom said, “I’m going to get up and clear my plate.” “Clear your plate? What does that mean?” he asked his dad. He told me about how she would take her dish over and put it in the sink so no one else could use it. “I think I might be starting to get the hang of this language,” thought the lit...

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“What's Wrong with Eloise?” by Shannon McCumber

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“What’s wrong with me?” I think to myself with tears trickling down my face, relentlessly. My heart aches, leaving a heaviness in my throat; I can barely breathe. Gregory’s been acting differently towards me lately; closed-off and distant. He suddenly wants to have dinner together tonight as he has something important to talk to me about.“He’s going to break-up with me, I know it.” I shake my head, in an attempt to argue with my own thoughts. I’m not ready for it to be over, not yet or ever for that matter. I’ve never loved anyone like I lov...

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“So far away...” by Just Jams

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“Thomas, are you feeling well?” I opened my eyes to see myself seated at a table, eating a meal with a girl. She didn’t seem that much older than me, but despite the feeling that I’ve seen her before I can’t remember anything about her. “Um, who are you?” I asked, not taking my eyes off of her. The girl wiped her face slowly with a napkin before locking eyes with me. A tear ran down her cheek, but her voice didn’t waver. “Y...

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“Fated for Doom” by Madison Smith

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“You are the chosen one. Tomorrow morning, prepare to meet your doom.” Click. As I sat on my couch, mouth agape, I tried to figure out what in the blazes I just heard. 30 seconds ago I picked up a phone call from an unknown number and now I’m the chosen one of some prophecy? I’m 28. According to the books my niece reads, I’m about 16 years too old to be a ‘chosen one.’ I wracked my brain attempting to figure out what about me would m...

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“Carli Evans and The Vigilante ” by Cooper Armstrong

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“You can do this Carli. You’re a globe trotting adventurer, slayer of mythical monsters, finder of lost treasures, and star athlete in Surfing, Gymnastics, and Powerlifting. You can do this.” Carli Evans said this to herself as she walked through the halls of her high school in the direction of Brandon Wallis, the guy she’s had an eye for since kindergarten, and since the Sadie Hawkins dance was coming up she thought she would ask him out. After all, she was pretty and adorabl...

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Write a story about a character who fails to understand something until they have the full context.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 75 stories

“Angels Around” by Henry Vinicio Valerio-Madriz

“P.T.S.” by BRoOkE HAs A COwBoY HAt

“Hidden Dystopia” by Shakthi Krishna

“some body lies” by H L McQuaid

“Dead Reck’nin’” by James Pendleton

“The University of Cambridge” by Ash W

“Pieces of her LOVE” by Shoshana A

“Date Night” by Elaine St. Anne

“Bitter But Sweet, Soft Like Breeze” by Killinjanx Anna

“I'll tell you a story...” by Valery Rubin

“WHAT IS ICE CREAM?” by Oyerinde Samson

“What's Wrong with Eloise?” by Shannon McCumber

“So far away...” by Just Jams

“Fated for Doom” by Madison Smith

“Carli Evans and The Vigilante ” by Cooper Armstrong

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Write about a character doing something they’ve done hundreds of times — only this time, it’s taken on a new meaning.

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