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Write a story about one event from the different perspectives of multiple friends.

Posted in Character on Oct 26, 2022

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The dream

Submitted to Contest #40

Darkness enveloped me like a huge curtain had been closed, blocking out the light. I could barely see my hands before me. I could barely feel my numb toes, frozen in the harsh, cold void. I could barely breath, my breaths falling shallow in my heaving chest. I was cold, like all the warmth and love had been sucked out of the world, and now, it was draining from me too. Crack. I heard a noise. Swiveling round anxiously, I stared desperately into the bushes. Crack. The noise came from behind me, causing me to trip in fright. As I lay, face dow...

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Female Assassin

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SofiaHe lays on the floor, slumped over like a broken doll. Foam froths on his lips and he makes deafening, gurgling noises; one last attempt to breathe in air. I was rooted to the spot. The revolver slowly inches out of my sweaty palms, and smacks onto the marble floor. This isn’t me. This isn’t my life. I’m a florist, with a very successful business and a friend whom I would die for, Keres. Each morning I wake up at 4:30 am for the flowers from Joseph’s farm to be dropped off and I then pick the most wilted ones and start to make my c...

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THE BIRTHDAY PARTY

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Trust Nigerians, always starting their functions an hour late.SHOLAThe drive to Aisha's house was tiring, Nancy sat close to me and kept complaining about how late we already are, and how much time I wasted changing from from one party dress to another, Chidinma was just on her phone all through the ride, looking up only when the keke bounced on portholes. The truth is, this party would start after we arrive because when I called Aisha by 6:30pm, she was just getting home from her 'Hectic' birthday shopping, and it was 7:30. She can't poss...

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Campfire topic #1747: How did the world come to be?

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In a place that doesn’t exist, in a time that didn’t happen, eight friends that never met sat around a campfire, telling stories. The topic of their discussions this time was world creation, or how the world came to be.“Ah, that’s an interesting topic indeed,” said an elderly gentleman with white hair and a lush mustache. His eyes were fixed in some distant point inside the dancing flames, as he prodded the question with his mind, squatting by the fire. “Would someone else like to go first on this one? I need some more time to think it throu...

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The Lie, the Switch, and the Sore Probe

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Samantha  I’ve been waiting my whole life to sit next to Ryan Greene, but why won’t he notice me? I guess he is only the most popular, most beautiful boy in the whole school. Why would he go for a girl with short hair and glasses like me? Wishful thinking, huh? I spent extra time this morning trying to look my best so that he’d finally notice me, but that will never happen. Maybe if I tried out for the cheer squad…maybe if I did sports. I don’t know. Would we even share the same interests? I try again to get his attention. I tuck m...

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Final Final

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The sunrays tickled Janie's eyelids as she began to wake up. She sat up and yawned gracefully, her auburn hair glistening. This is my final final exam! I’m ready! She thought with glee. Chemistry was Janie’s best subject and she wouldn’t miss the final event for the world’s supply of chickpeas. And she intimately loved chickpeas.Janie did her morning yoga, took a shower in cold water and in forty minutes flat, she was eating her breakfast of vegan french toast. Then, she grabbed her textbook and the keys to her BMW and started off to school....

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Doomed

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Prologue Our friend group was always beautiful. Twisted, but beautiful. Ahmed, the serious, brooding type who could always be found with his nose in a book. Jaime, the new French intern who was eager to please everyone. Rosalia, a sweet, doe-eyed girl who modeled and had a successful career on YouTube as a beauty influencer. Leonard—whose zodiac sign was coincidentally a Leo—a software engineer who always worked late nights. Zara, a lovable medical student who was constantly telling the rest of us that Grey’s Anatomy was inaccurate to a...

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Friendly Flames

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Vivian:Camille and Nihar got divorced yesterday. It wasn’t Vivian’s marriage, but it made her feel terribly alone. The thought kept resurfacing that she was right, but that’s not what this was about. Two of her friends had renounced each other with a vicious stamp on a piece of paper, and now Vivian had to bite her tongue in order to keep her friendship with Camille and with Nihar. And with Avani, and with Luke. With all of them, even though sticking to Camille called to her the most. Hanging onto this friend group has been exhausting for he...

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Thief.

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Janet : “We had all been out for an expensive lunch and had a few  drinks , it was Keisha’s birthday so we had Champagne with our afternoon tea. We were all in good spirits laughing and joking and we went for a walk down the high street. When we passed the jewellers Keisha burst into tears, I asked her what was wrong, why she was crying on her birthday. Keisha said she thought that Derek, her boyfriend of two years was going to propose to her on her birthday, she had been dropping hints and she thought that he had picked up on them. She...

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THE BROKEN ENGAGEMENT

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Her cell phone just will not stop ringing!   She assumes that means David is trying to talk about this and she just wants it over.  What is the use talking, we aren’t even sure why we are splitting but it feels better than going ahead with a flawed wedding or building a life of uncertainty.  I need to do something!  Let folks know.  Send out a group text.  It is better this way than her telling each one of her friends individually.  She must do something.Let’s see….who should be in the group?  ...I’d b...

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2 Shots

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2 ShotsFrom this range, the enemy looked about 3 inches tall. He could see half a dozen of them spread out, and in partial cover. They were in olive drab uniforms and he could see them clearly in his sights. He could have used a scope; but he didn’t. That was mainly because it was easier to shoot with his glasses. He had been wearing corrective lenses for several years and using a scope with his rifle was problematic. He routinely qualified Expert on the range and could be counted on to out shoot the other membe...

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Reunion of Truth

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“Charisse! Is that you?” Pilar approached the tall, curvy blonde woman. “Pilar Gutierrez?” Charisse studied Pilar’s face.  “It is!” Pilar and Charisse hugged. “You haven’t changed at all have you?” “You were always the sweet one,” Charisse laughed. “Too sweet.” “No, no. I mean it,” Pilar insisted. “Even ten years later I recognize you, the Prom Queen.” “I’m afraid the only kingdom I rule over is my one bedroom apartment,” Charisse said. “I hear you’re doing well in the real estate industry?” “I do okay.” Charisse reached into her purse ...

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Sins Of The Father

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Detective Michael Crawley walked into the precinct that morning with his bag slung carelessly around his shoulder, wrapped around his body, and holding a steaming Starbucks cup of coffee. "Good morning Robin." He greeted his slightly new partner as she stared at him in annoyance, while tapping her foot impatiently in front of his office. "Are those kids still here?" She nodded. He sighed at her silent treatment, and turned to look at her as he opened the door to his office. "Fine, I'm sorry I'm late." He stretched the cup of coffee...

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A return to the campfire

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Tod was all smiles as the jeep pulled up to a stop and the five friends all piled out. It had been just over a year since last time when they’d made their hurried escape.“Where do we want our tent setup, Honey?” he asked, catching Samantha’s eye as he started to unpack.“You can set up your two person love nest as far away from me as possible, please!” Samantha’s brother Andrew quipped, making kissing noises before screwing his face up in disgust.After the failure of last year’s attempt Tod had focused on Andrew’s sister tenfold. Chocolates a...

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Overcoming All Odds

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“Now shall we invite the next act?”Four figures stand next to each other, gripping tightly while holding hands. They take a huge breath before stepping onto the stage. Four very distinct types of people, coming together as one and overcoming everything that comes at them with all their might. That is something Sam thought only exists in stories, not in real life. Looking at his teammates, he sighs and worried a little. Tim excitedly tries to copy the moves in the video, only to end up falling on his bottom. Rain nervously looks around the ro...

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