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

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“Marvelous Mystery's” by Amna Nasir

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It was a infinite sight of marvelous mystery, and he stares as though one could not have imagined he has seen the same thing a billion times before. The body of the old lady engrossed him. The house was in a dilapidated state, he'd always inquired who was deranged enough to live in the old house by his neighbors, never did he know that he would be called to solve the question behind her death. The women was an unaccomplished one, that hasn't ever done a thing of importance in her long, sad, life... It ruled out murder. Or did it?...

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“The Mill Road” by Thomas Philbrick

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I The man stared at the ceiling. His feet hung off the side of the bed. A distant lawnmower buzzed in and out of the afternoon and a soft breeze pulled at the saturated room. He closed his eyes. . . . Again the lawnmower wafted into the room. “Damn lawnmowers.” He leapt to his feet when his phone rang. It was the post office in Errol. A package had arrived for him. He thanked the caller and checked his email, hoping for something from the firm. Nothing. He started the truck and pulled out onto Route 26 without looking. He knew there ...

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“Word Play” by Debaprasad Mukherjee

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Word PlayBy: Debaprasad Mukherjee“I’m a game if I’m taken in the game,” sulked Arun. Arun was a hefty newcomer in standard seven of St. Joseph Boys’ Middle School.Robin eyed him critically. It was at him the sulk was displayed. He was the school cricket captain. Arun was trying to convince Robin of his cricketing prowess displayed in his last school. Like his countenance Arun had a rough way expression that bordered on bragging. The other classmates remained intrigued at the conversation between the two. They didn’t interrupt although all ba...

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“Smoke” by Lily Cox

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TW: racial discrimination He sat there staring at the wall intensely as though his life or someone else’s depended on his reply. I decided it would be best if I stayed quiet so that I wouldn’t affect his decision. He looked down at me in an analyzing way. “Alright.” Excitement shot up my spine and I rushed to hug him. “Thank you, Dad! You won’t regret it!” I dashed over into my brother's room to share the shocking news. He was sitting at his desk engrossed in a book. “Jimmy, guess what? Dad said that I am allowed to go to Camp Sitting ...

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“An alternative diagnosis” by Greg Rigby

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“He specified a full blood analysis, an X-ray of the stomach and bowel areas, a urinary analysis an ECG and an MRI. He then put him on an X2i drip, which is the strongest anti biotic treatment available and prescribed two milligrams of morphine for the pain.” “It doesn’t mean anything to me.” “The guy came in with stomach pains and yes, a high temperature and he put him on every test he could think of before the insurance company had a chance to intervene. He ensured an income of Forty-Five thousand dollars to the hospital from tests alone.”...

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“To You; But I Guess To Me” by Kayla Shaw

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To you, in hopes that you never receive this. I go to write this because the thought of actually doing it made my stomach curdle. Reality was always more palpable once it hit paper. I know who I am, I know where I am. These words sound harsh yet I can’t be held responsible for the physical symptoms my emotions decide to play out. I feel like I have nothing to say but everything at the same time. A generic, cheap trope. So vague and empty. Typing these words has made me anxious...

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“seven and three-quarters” by Becks Woolley

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seven and three-quarters At the age of seven and three-quarters, Alana decided she no longer wanted to celebrate her birthday. Her quick-thought decision didn’t come lightly, there was the perk of parties, cakes, presents, and of course not forgetting Mama’s birthday-breakfast-pancakes; however, everything had changed. The thought of birthdays had become tainted with an unnerving wave of nausea, and much to her dismay, she knew she could never go back. Her decision was more of a solution: or so she thought. Without celebrating he...

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“You waited” by Glory Samia

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“Venice!”shouted Destiny as she called her friend. “Oh, Des! You're here?”Venice said to her when she noticed. “Uhm Yeah... I go to church you know?”Destiny jokingly said. “I know, but I thought you usually go yo church at a different time?”Venice asked the older girl. “Pfft... I have to go somewhere tomorrow so I went today.”Destiny replied. After that, the two girls went inside the Church. ----- Venice is just 13 the time when she dreamt of becoming part of the Church's Choir. She was so eager to be a part of it ever since she performed wi...

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“Understanding WHY” by Amina H

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In wake of the overturning of Bill Cosby's case where a confessed sexual predator walks free, I've found myself yet again playing the objective role in how I felt about it. The Cosby Show was a highlight of my childhood - I remember us, my family of African immigrants, owning a boxed-set copy of all the seasons of the show. My family was one of little means and limited time for entertainment, yet we owned every single season of the Cosby Show. The Cosby Show's legacy is unrivaled, it appealed to many people and was a needed positive represen...

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“Killed in Korea” by Will Baird

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My father returned from the war physically intact. He stepped out of the taxi in his officer’s uniform, his black hair ruffling lightly in the grey Manhattan wind. His face was more lined than I remembered, and when he smiled it did not meet his eyes, which seemed to look as much through me as they looked at me. “Hey Dad,” I said cautiously. “Hello, son,” he replied, and he patted my shoulder paternally. My mother was sobbing silently as she clung to him, and he rubbed her back with his other hand. "Come on," he said, "Let's get inside an...

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“Who are You?” by Marian Lustria

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"Someone is watching..."A strange uncomfortable chill sent shivers down my spine - a feeling which I will never grow accustomed with. It has been this way from the day I was delivered to Earth till two decades later that not even childhood amnesia can completely wipe off.Trying to shrug off the paranormal idea, its overwhelming presence always gets the best out of me. From the first breeze of morning dew until the ghost town silence of night, peace of mind has been foreign. Living in ambivalence, each second feels like a minute and every min...

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“LOST MINDS” by Shaswat Kumar Parida

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THE CAFE It was the lunch hours and Kitty’s café had the usual buzz of weekend customers. College groups and young couples thronged this place. The place would echo from the countless chatters and birthday celebrations. And then there was Mark, sitting quietly on a corner table, wearing a hideous hoodie, lost in his own world. Mr. Mark, Mr. Mark, your espresso is ready, please receive your order at the counter, the man at the counter yelled. Mark was nowhere receiving the call, pretending to look at his phone as his ears fixated on ...

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“Hope” by Clara Barnes

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A text from her father. I hadn’t heard from him in 13 years. Not since he called me, screaming, his rage seering me through the phone. He told me twisted ways he’d have his revenge. I cowered on the other side of the phone. I stared at the message, mulling over what my plan of action would be. She wants to see you. Just five simple words to most people. I still remember that night, a memory more prominent than any other. I remember the wine glass I threw against the wall and the millions of pieces it shattered into. H...

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“Sorry, my love” by Uzma Sanam

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‘Tanya, Let Rishi know about this. He has the right to know.’, said Tanya's heart.Tanya was resting on her couch. She was lost in her deep thoughts. She got a phone call from Rishi.‘Hello ‘, said Tanya in a low voice.‘Hello, Tanya. Shall we both meet up today at a coffee shop near the mall? ‘, asked Rishi.‘Ok., Rishi. I want to share something with you. It's important, Rishi.’, said Tanya.‘Is that so? I too want to talk to you about our lives. We'll meet up at the coffee shop by 4 pm.’, said Rishi.‘Ok, Rishi. See you there. Love you.’, said ...

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“the garden” by Keely Harris

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Aunt Rose was always eccentric. She pruned the flowers in her gardens with strong hands and was always wearing her brimmed gardening hat whenever I visited. She liked to enter competitions. Petunias and marigolds, mostly. She said they were easy flowers to grow but looked impressive if you took care of them long enough. Everyone knew it was her roses that she truly prized, but she never entered those into competitions. I tried helping her with the garden because that was the easiest way to earn her smiles and freshly squeezed lemonade, ...

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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

“Marvelous Mystery's” by Amna Nasir

“The Mill Road” by Thomas Philbrick

“Word Play” by Debaprasad Mukherjee

“Smoke” by Lily Cox

“An alternative diagnosis” by Greg Rigby

“To You; But I Guess To Me” by Kayla Shaw

“seven and three-quarters” by Becks Woolley

“You waited” by Glory Samia

“Understanding WHY” by Amina H

“Killed in Korea” by Will Baird

“Who are You?” by Marian Lustria

“LOST MINDS” by Shaswat Kumar Parida

“Hope” by Clara Barnes

“Sorry, my love” by Uzma Sanam

“the garden” by Keely Harris

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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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