Write a story in which one of the characters is a narcissist.

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“What do you see?” by Rebeca Maynart

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The crisp night wind gently blows Michelle’s curls as she guides us through the sweaty people and cheap tents of the festival. The smell of decay and rot fills the air, as well as the melody of breaking glass and splintering wood. I would let her take me anywhere she wanted, from the top of a sepulchral valley to make love under the moon, to the bridge that cuts the sewer, watching her too early demise. Tonight, in particular, each and every step we take leads to the pinnacle of our last night together.“Smell of cotton candy, urine and ...

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“Shattered ” by Cindy Calder

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Warning: this story contains fictionalized accounts of death and mental anguish.The room was dimly lit, befitting the seriousness of the situation. Isabelle lay on the bed, her arm stretched across her eyes in an attempt to shield herself from the brutal force of reality. It was deathly silent except for the sound of her own heartbeat reverberating like thunder in her ears. Occasionally, a muffled sob issued forth, its owner attempting unsuccessfully to submerge the emotions embodied in his cloaked cry.Archer. She loved the man dearly - near...

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“Glamourpuss” by John Redken

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Jackie was back at it, scouring through the comments from her latest uploaded video, entitled “Not too shabby!" featuring five minutes of her stood opposite her full length mirror, posing in her new black swimsuit. She hadn't said much in that video, like she normally did, because she wanted her viewers to focus solely on her figure rather than her words. She knew when she spoke that people stopped to pay attention, and she didn't want them distracted this time. She had even gone so far as to block most of her face by holding up her iPad as ...

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“Forbidden love” by Sara Johnson

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Another hot spring day has arrived , and the AC is on full blast. I look outside and see kids playing in the sprinkler and some where in the pool. There was a group by the ice cream truck, as there parents come out their houses with money. Everyone looks happy, like a picture I dream of. I haven’t been outside in a few days and people are starting to notice. Knock, knock, then a pause knock, knock, I hear my neighbors at my door. I hear Susan tell Molly, something is wrong. Bella never stays inside like she has been now. I know, I’m worried ...

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“Frippery” by Joe Smallwood

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“Narcotics bust, huh?” My father’s signature phrase, accompanied by his incredulous grin, signaled his habitual sarcasm, whether there had been a drug bust or not.The victim of his sarcasm would try to navigate the situation with their joke, a delicate dance of wit and survival. But in the end, you were either pulling the strings or left dangling. It was clear to me early on: I was always left dangling.Like all police officers, Fred never backed down. He meticulously followed the plan, giving people enough rope to hang themselves and w...

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“#the_influencer” by Louise Tawfik

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Find the best light and tilt your chin upwards.Look directly at the camera lens on your phone, then smile.But not a big smile -A smile that says I know you wish you were me. Most people find taking selfies awkward, but it was second nature to Cissy. It was her livelihood, and she was good – very good. Cissy was a social media influencer – a mega influencer - who had built up millions of followers on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and her followers were like a cult, blindly following every recommendation. Being an influencer was a very lucrat...

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“The Mask Falls” by Wendy Woods

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Why do people wear masks? To be someone else...to disguise who they really are. When a person returns home from some type of costume party, he/she takes off their mask and the real person is revealed. There are so many types of masks people wear. Animal masks, super heroes, cute/cuddly, comical, scary, angelic, evil AND mental masks. A mental mask is where a person pretends to "be" someone other than who they really are in order to "get" someone to be apart of their life for their own purpose and pleasure. Not a good purpose or pleasure. But...

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“Sisters” by Rachel P. Singleton

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Our story was writtenThe moment you met meThe good and the badBut our mistakes to haunt meYou were thereI looked up to you dearlyYou were my sisterI wanted a buddyWhen you got me some candyFor when I got some shoes and started tyingOr when I gave you a peppermintWhen you were cryingBut the sad fact isFor all the good times I rememberI don't know what to believeBecause my memory was flipped overI saw the day you leftAnd then you came backI was confusedBut I didn't askWe tried to better ourselvesCome closer to GodGet you a manThat was a little...

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“The Robin and The Raven” by Valerie LunaNix

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“Hey! Thanks for having me. You’re looking good,” Devon extends a heavy wrapped gift as he enters. My lips are pressed into a cracked plaster smile. I carry his gift past the Bluetooth record player, past the navy and silver birthday streamers and balloons, past the array of finger foods, to the back bedroom of my apartment. The room is dark. A mound of gifts looms on the dresser in front of the mirror. In the reflection, I see the lump of my roommate in bed. “Robin, you’ve got to get up. Nearly all the guests are here.” “I can’t.” “It’s you...

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“Can I Ask You Something” by Ralph Aldrich

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It’s a quiet Sunday evening, and as usual, Bob and Betty are sitting home doing nothing in particular. Bob places a bookmaker in the journal he’s reading and exhales slowly. He wants to talk to Betty about a subject but is uncertain how to broach the subject. After all, they are always home on the weekends because Betty doesn’t like going out or having anyone in for a visit to chat or play a game. Betty doesn’t like games. “They’re too competitive.” Besides, she doesn’t like Bob’s friends but has none of h...

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“The Cynic Clinic” by Alex McColm

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Silas Romanov , head of pharmaceutical giant Cytech , the world's leading anti-depressant and anti-psychotics manufacturer , took a long draw of his Cuban cigar , exhaled steadily and looked down on the rest of Manhattan , smiling. Ironically , the glossy black of the surrounding tower blocks reminded him of the shiny onyx tombstone he'd picked out for his father. Death was final and fruitless , and more importantly , sickeningly unprofitable. Everything was going according to plan , as long as the human race remained self destructive , Cyte...

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“Reunion” by Tracey Shillito

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Reunion , It was ten minutes to midnight and I was on my way to bed when the doorbell rang. I should have ignored it – no natural caller appears uninvited at that time of night – but curiosity got the better of me. I hadn’t forgotten the anniversary, how could I? But it wasn’t in the forefront of my mind or I might have acted differently. When I opened the door a ghost stared back at me. I staggered backwards. ‘But ... you can’t be ... I thought you were –’ She responded with a coy little shimmy and a sly smile. ‘Dead?’ A chill trickled thr...

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“'Til Death Do Us Part?” by Lily Finch

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Somehow, I had settled on marrying a narcissist. It didn’t quite resonate with me until I studied at university and read about behaviours in humans. The similarities I noticed between my husband and the sociological outlook of a narcissist fascinated me. Physically and emotionally, he’s comfortable with me, but he checked out a long time ago. I see, hear, and feel it with everything he does. It’s a level of comfort he’s reached with me. Regardless of the circumstances, I am as dependable as a rock in his life. He’s got me by the ...

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“Escape” by Jay Dotson

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The library was always my favorite escape. Having spent the 3 hours of the day intermittently staring at my ceiling or scrolling through TikTok, it was clear a change of surroundings couldn’t make the morning any worse. Once I was done with bathroom hygiene and got casually (re: lazily) dressed, I headed out of the house and got on my bike. I considered leaving a note for my parents, but I figured a text would suffice. I made a mental note to send one when I got to the library. If it wasn’t too much trouble. By bike, the Valen Crawford Publi...

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“Betrayed by Insanity” by Denise Willis

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Prologue I am 53 years old, and I will be 54 in November. I am the smartest, most attractive man that exists. I took a class in psychology, but I was the best mind in the class, my professor said so, and therefore I am capable of analyzing a person as well as any Psychologist. I also took Political Science and some beginning classes in law. In both cases, I mastered the classes quickly and stood out as the best in my class. Technically speaking, I am a Lawyer, a Psychologist, and the best political mind the world has seen. I coul...

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Write a story in which one of the characters is a narcissist.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 40 stories

“What do you see?” by Rebeca Maynart

“Shattered ” by Cindy Calder

“Glamourpuss” by John Redken

“Forbidden love” by Sara Johnson

“Frippery” by Joe Smallwood

“#the_influencer” by Louise Tawfik

“The Mask Falls” by Wendy Woods

“Sisters” by Rachel P. Singleton

“The Robin and The Raven” by Valerie LunaNix

“Can I Ask You Something” by Ralph Aldrich

“The Cynic Clinic” by Alex McColm

“Reunion” by Tracey Shillito

“'Til Death Do Us Part?” by Lily Finch

“Escape” by Jay Dotson

“Betrayed by Insanity” by Denise Willis

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Start your story with a character being followed.

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Write a story that includes someone saying, “Be careful what you wish for.”

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