Write a story about a character who would be described above all else as "logical."

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“The End of the World as Eve Knows It” by Melody Cooper

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The way it had always been done was the way that makes the most sense. No one is allowed to change the way it had been done, not at the cost of sanity. Eve cricked her neck to the side. Feelings should not get in the way of progress, she thought as she puttered around the kitchen. The world was ending. Humans were ruled by their hearts. Eve needed a cure. She could not let the madness take over. She carefully wiped the scalpel on her lab coat and hummed gently. It was something in their blood. She was sure. Something was in the blood of huma...

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“Of Numbers” by Yair Ron

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This world of numbers. Simple laws of physics and biology playing themselves out, determining every outcome. Every question ever asked was answered millions of years ago when the universe made its one and only decision in an explosion of heat and energy.This world is of numbers, for it is mine, and I am of numbers. Many of those beings with need for gods and names and words believe I made it, but the truth of that does not matter. All that matters are the numbers - math and physics, biology and astronomy, and her.Even now, after all that hap...

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“Oh Mireille!” by Emilie Conroy

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Jamie dealt with a lot of snickering behind his back. He had a bad enough time being so handsome among a student body where such things are of optimal importance. Other males, or so his friends imagined, were jealous of the attention he excited among the women. He was chased, quite literally, then ridiculed by the people in his department for disliking all the amorous attention. Mireille d'Auriville thought a lot of the snickering was her fault, because she was female. Jamie never made any secret that he an...

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“ Choked in a Chalk Mine.” by Mason Bushell

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“I must be dead.” Samuel heard a thunderous bang echo in his mind. He sat up and slammed his head against something wooden adding his discomfort. “Nope, I’m alive. Angels don’t crack people over the head every time they move.” Sitting up again, Samuel almost hit his head again before grasping and throwing the table askance. It hit the old barbers’ chair and fell with a crash. Samuel coughed in the dust he created. The thought of an angel brought another to his mind. “Holly!” the footballer’s words echoed around the underground chamber. He fe...

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“Rise of Azrael” by Jason Yeboah

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-Nova -Azrael -Aspen -Phoenix -Hydra -Eon -Raven “Now that you have all finished signing the document, accommodations have been prepared,” said the squire. “Very well,” replied Eon. I knew creating you would serve me well. Eon was an excellent creator. He was the master of time. He could see the future and the past, but he didn’t often because it drained him of his energy. He was the one who had the idea of a treaty. “Well, is that everything?,” asked Phoenix. The gods had just finished signing a treaty t...

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“The Records and Explorations of Billy Doelen ” by Rach L

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The Records and Explorations of Billy Doelen I wasn't sure if I'd ever be successful. After the first dozen attempts, I started to give up hope of discovering anything new. But I kept continuing with my experiments because I was sure that eventually, I'd be given the opportunity to make a name for myself. I knew that if I tried a little bit harder each day, one day I'd achieve my wildest dreams. And once I did, I'll record everything and spread the word, making sure that everyone knew the name Billy Doelen.My name is Billy Doelen, ...

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“When I met Jimmy” by Abner Santos

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That Jimmy is highly intelligent and inquisitive is a fact well-publicized by all at the office. More often than one would think appropriate, as I walk to my desk every morning, I listen to people either whispering or giggling excitedly about the latest developments of his life. The guy is popular and, worst of all, it seems like he acts as though he is oblivious it. Typical charmer. I have never felt curious about getting to meet him, or interacting with him. I am a man of business and focus, and as Senior Accountant of the City of Providen...

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“WLTM” by Chris Hannon

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Butcher’s shop, downtown. Marcus inhaled through his nostrils. What a sweet perfume. You could bottle that essence into a vaporiser and spray it out in a rosy mist. He’d buy it, for one. The meat in the display lay on squares of AstroTurf; a thoughtful touch, evocative of the grass the cow had once grazed on, a bridge between its idyllic past and unpleasant destiny. Unpleasant for the cow anyway. The haunches of meat were planted with miniature flags, 100% British, and the price per kilo. He imagined the little flag poles easing into the fle...

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“Fascinating” by Dianne Bramble

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I take it as a compliment when people call me Spock or Data. For those of you who don't know, Spock is an alien character from a science fiction television show who is from a race of very logical beings. Data is a character from another science fiction show. He is an android and is also very logical. I like to think that I am most like Spock.I have always been this way, even as a child. Other children would want to play make believe games, but I was the one who wanted to play chess. I was teased and bullied throughout my childhood, but it ne...

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“My Dearest Eliza” by Alexis Forbes

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My dearest Eliza, oh how there is so much I yearn to share. My heart, my body, my soul. Take me away with the gleam of hope you cast upon this damned world. I wish you could see what I see. Your hair is fire that melts the coldest of hearts, your skin fair as winter is long, your eyes darkened with secrets I must investigate. I watch you execute simple acts, yet you perform them in such a methodical way it seems as if Shakespearian. Oh Eliza, dear sweet Eliza. How I long for you.You saw me once, as I walked by with my hound. You smiled to me...

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“Destiny's Decision for one Cyprus Gray” by Quinn Shioda

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New York City, 1841,The land of the free and the home of the brave housed a rather interesting character. Cyprus Gray was a cold, bitter, self-entitled man, selfish to boot, and overly opinionated. He was someone with a personality that people actively avoided, as well as being someone difficult to deal with. However, on the flip-side, he was an opportunist; someone that was willing to exploit anything, for any advantage. Needless to say, he was not someone that had many friends or really associated with people in general. ...

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“Admitting the Someone Else is Right.” by Izzy Olsen

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“It just doesn’t make sense with everything going on in the world right now.Climate change is happening faster than ever (thanks to humans).The planet is already overpopulated as is (thanks to humans).We don’t have enough resources to sustain what we have, or should I say WHO we have…there are millions of kids out there waiting to be adopted, what more do I need to say?!” “I already know all that, Mel! I know, okay? But we’re getting older now...and well, you know I’ve always wanted kids-” “But look at the facts! If you ‘already kn...

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“Flaws of Logic” by Eddie F

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“You seem to be an extremely negative person Steven,” said Doctor Ramsey, looking up from his notes. Steven smirked. “That is what they tell me Phil,” he replied wryly, leaning back on the brown leather futon. This wasn’t Steven’s first time in a therapist’s office. Far from it. It also wasn’t the first time a therapist commented on his negative nature. And as far as Steven was concerned, Doctor Phillip Ramsey was no different than any of the others. “You don’t seem surpris...

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“Illicit Nectar” by Christine Theiss

Submitted to Contest #20

It was around 4:00am, the pub was dimly lit and only two patrons were sitting upon stools at the bar. The place was grim, there was not much seating to be had and the bar itself was unorganized with cases of whiskey piled high behind it. A small band played quietly upon a dismal stage, singing some Paul Whiteman song. The bartender stood quietly humming along to the music while dubiously cleaning classes. There were no other customers in the underground venue. All others had left earlier in the evening, long before dawn. Most only risk being...

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“The Purs” by Andres Rich

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“Þurs Týr!” Yr yelled. Everyone in the hall turned to look at him, the foam of ales in the beards of their scarred faces. Þurs Týr sat at the head of the hall, tearing a piece of flesh from a roasted lamb’s leg, its juices and grease staining his beard. He made eye contact with Yr, his cruel eyes glinting with malice and curiosity. Yr stood taller, feeling terrified inside. Nevertheless, he continued.“I challenge you to a fight to the death!” A roll of laughter went through those gathered around the tables. Yr continued. “If I win, your me...

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Write a story about a character who would be described above all else as "logical."

Submissions are closed

✍️ 31 stories

“The End of the World as Eve Knows It” by Melody Cooper

“Of Numbers” by Yair Ron

“Oh Mireille!” by Emilie Conroy

“ Choked in a Chalk Mine.” by Mason Bushell

“Rise of Azrael” by Jason Yeboah

“The Records and Explorations of Billy Doelen ” by Rach L

“When I met Jimmy” by Abner Santos

“WLTM” by Chris Hannon

“Fascinating” by Dianne Bramble

“My Dearest Eliza” by Alexis Forbes

“Destiny's Decision for one Cyprus Gray” by Quinn Shioda

“Admitting the Someone Else is Right.” by Izzy Olsen

“Flaws of Logic” by Eddie F

“Illicit Nectar” by Christine Theiss

“The Purs” by Andres Rich

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Write a story about a character who starts out as a pessimist and ends as an optimist. (Or vice versa.)

Write a story about a character experiencing anxiety.

Write a story about a day in the life of a mother.

Write a story about a character experiencing independence for the first time.

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