Write a story that begins with someone dancing in a bar.

Posted in Character on May 3, 2024

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“Bar Flies and Zombie Fungus” by River Lethe

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Bar Flies and Zombie Fungus By River Lethe All of this shit actually happened... When me and Vince walk into the Bayhorse Tavern at 11 am, there’s a dumpy blond behind the bar leaning over a pile of cocaine teaching a Chihuahua to dance. She’s wearing a leopard print kimono, and her areolas are peeking over the horizons of her bra like little pink sunrises saying good morning to everyone. “Up! Chimmy. Up!” She says in a shrill voice, holding a powdered fingertip over the dog’s nose. Chimmy stands up carefully on two legs, his toenails click...

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“Melissa's Dancee” by Hoogi Somerville

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When he asked Melissa if she wanted to dance at the bar, she thought it was an odd question because they were nowhere near a bar. In fact, they were pitching hay to Levi’s horses in the barn. Levi was a nice enough guy, but they had known each other for fifteen years, ever since they met in the first grade. Melissa had a brief crush on Levi somewhere around the 6th or 7th grade, but quickly realized that they were better off as friends.“Mel,” he said, “I mean dancing on the bar at the Crown Saloon.” “Uhm, no,” was Melissa...

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“Wednesday Nights” by Dylan Green

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I’ll never forget the first time I saw you. From the minute I laid eyes upon you, it was like I already knew everything there was to know about you. I didn’t, of course.How could I have known?I was sitting at the bar, like I always do around 8 o’clock on a Wednesday night. It’s my chosen hour because there are fewer people to deal with than on the more popular weekend nights, and the Wednesday clientele are less likely to try to make my drunken acquaintance. There were maybe three or four other people at the bar, all of us sat as far ap...

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“Love won’t fade” by Amanda Martin

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Her feet barely touched the floor as she danced across. Hips swaying in time to the beat, arms rising above her head. It was like she was on clouds, not a care in the world who saw her. Just pure joy. Her wings fluttered behind her, casting light across those around her. They froze watching her. whispers began to spread like wild fire. Fiery red hair flowed like water through the air. a trail of bright red light followed behind her wings as she fluttered across. His voice enchanted her, it was familiar. perhaps too familiar. but for that mom...

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“Justice” by Susan Lamphier

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Lights chased each other around the shadows. The bass beat rhythms against the floor. Ears rang for the noise. Drinks spilled, and were guzzled with abandon. And, in the center of it all, Petra waved his arms and kicked his legs to the rhythm, throwing in a little traditional dance moves, showing off. A woman caught his hand, and pulled him away. He swayed his shoulders as she led him out the back of the club, through the kitchen, and out into the night. A rat, disturbed, jumped from its garbage...

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“Our Story” by Maria Carmelina Montesano

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“Let’s give’em something to talk about!” The male patrons were licking their lips. Drunk and stunning she was in an ocean of sharks. “Strip tease! Strip tease!” men hollered aggressively all across the bar. The pencil skirt hiked up and the canvass-coloured blouse made its way off of her shoulder Drew saw what was about to go down, and against his better judgement assisted. “Woo, you’re hot do you want me to ride your saddle cowboy?” “You’ve had enough to drink. Let’s get you some coffee.” “I don’t want coffee. I want...

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Write a story that begins with someone dancing in a bar.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 66 stories

“Bar Flies and Zombie Fungus” by River Lethe

“Melissa's Dancee” by Hoogi Somerville

“Wednesday Nights” by Dylan Green

“Love won’t fade” by Amanda Martin

“Justice” by Susan Lamphier

“Our Story” by Maria Carmelina Montesano

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Write a story about a character running late for a job interview.

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Write a story about a character driving and getting lost.

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