Write a story that features a protagonist with an archnemesis.

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“Mr Block Takes His Chance” by Deborah Mercer

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Nobody has ever come out and asked me, sarcastically, if I’m proud of myself. But I know they’re thinking it, and not because I can read minds. I can’t. I believe there are those who can and don’t know if I envy or pity them. But it stands to reason. And the answer is no, I’m not proud of myself. But I prefer to have enough to eat and prefer not to risk being imprisoned or worse. I was about to say that I’m just as much a victim as anyone else, but no, I’m not sorry I took those pil...

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“Half the Truth - Part II” by Harken Void

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When the shine of the last star fades away, the universe would succumb to eternal darkness, and all of galactic civilization would be erased from history. Zeltrex, the unkillable soldier, the destroyer of galaxies, would be all that was left at the end. The fate of the universe rested in the hands of the lone time traveler, the last human alive in the future, and the great wizard of the past. *** “Whatever you do, do not engage Zeltrex. Do what you must to stay alive. Should I die here, then you have to carry on and leave me ...

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“Ligeia” by Kathleen March

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Ames had finally gotten it into his head that he had an arch-nemesis, which is of course another way of saying mortal enemy. Somebody who hates your guts, who would just as soon stab you as look at you. It was ironic, because if you were to ask Ames what an arch-nemesis was, he’d have trouble answering you. Well, he knew what it meant, but other than a few enemies like Captain Hook, James Moriarty, or the Sheriff of Nottingham, he couldn’t come up with anybody. He didn’t read anime or marvel comics, didn’t watch those sorts of films, and no ...

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“Forever and Always” by Raven Quill

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She’ll never leave me again.. . .Bio-engineering on the first day of freshman year at Soul University. That is when I first laid eyes on her. She was...is slender, yet defined by gentle curves. Her eyes are the kind of blue that isn’t too sharp or cutting but are kind and magnetic. Such a presence that warms a room, but doesn’t overwhelm it. As she sat next to me, a collection of her golden hair brushed my arm lightly. Few things could send my cells into such a flurry as her.“Hi, I’m Angel!”, she introduced herself, extending a friendly...

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“A PAUSE IN THE CLIMB!” by P. Jean

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First, I am very aware that you don’t know me and even worse, you won’t care!I AM the heroine of this story, or at least I try to be. And my arch nemesis is a very real, constant and present enemy. The enemy will win! There, I've gone and given away the ending but if you are smart, and I’m sure you are, you will read on to understand the lessons and inherent wisdom contained in these words!You can pick up this story in 1970 or 1980 or 2000 or 2020. The date is unimportant as the enemy is co...

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“Me and I” by B H

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"Just let me listen to her. " I said. " You think what she says is going to change anything? " " Definitely if I shut you out. " " Well how are you going to do that?" " Just shut up " I am sitting in this small conference room with 24 people. Our college organized a discussion on mental health with a professional. I forgot her first name but everyone here is calling her Ms. Sheoran. She seems pretty nice. She is polite and knowledgeable. Professor Sanghvi insisted I attend this discussion. She says it would help with my anxiety. ...

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“Mediocre Mr. Matthew” by Tolu Odel

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My hands shake and I can feel the bags growing under my eyes by the second. I go over my answers once, then twice, then check the bubbles to see if they are filled in correctly. Sighing, I see that the bubbles match the correct answers on my test and look up to see that there are still five minutes left. I start to check my answers again before my eyes start to blur over, and all I see are degrees and multiplication signs. I give up! I never want to hear SOH CAH TOA again! I think. My chair makes a satisfying honk as I scoot it away ...

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“The Sidekick” by Nadia S

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“At last,” cried the villain, wiping away the blood that streaked their mouth. “At last, I will control the city. Their greatest protector, finally defeated, by the likes of me!” Huddled beneath the villain’s feet, crumpled and winded, lay the hero. “You won’t get away with this,” they sputtered, chest heaving as they began to rise to their feet. The villain hastily urged them back down with a swing of their boot, and the hero rolled to the side. “Give it up already. I won. You lost. How does it feel to finally lose for once in your life...

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“ Fighting Karens” by Lydia Sarrou

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This past year I have been seeing so many Karens all over social media. Every time that I watched one of their videos, my eyes were literally about to explode, and so did my brain. Every time, I was like, damn, I wish I had a power that could eliminate all Karens of this world, so that I could make this world a better place for everyone. That day, though, I had no idea what was about happen, and it shocked me for good. May 13th 2020 I was at the Taco Bell restaurant, wanting to get some food, because I was really hungry. All of a s...

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“The True Hero” by A. S.

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Used. Constantly being used. Every waking second is spent devising a way to break out of the cycle. Oh, how I hate that feeling of being drained, but always being asked to do more. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I dislike my job. That’s not it at all. It is almost satisfying to know my place in life. Helping people is what I live for. I know a lot of people don’t get to that point. But the lack of control. That is what I hate. I have no choices, no options, no way out. As hard as I try, I can’t do anything to stop it. Sudden mo...

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“Boredom is my weakness ” by Daniel Brown

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I like to view myself as a connoisseur of arts and crafts that take considerable degrees of time and effort such as constructing sandcastles, screenplays, or the perpetual nightmare that is a house of cards. Everyone depends on me to restitch torn jeans, file taxes, babysit birds of paradise, and numerous balancing acts that can’t be managed by them. Naturally, when I finish a time-consuming project, I face a nigh-impenetrable wall in front of me named Boredom. I don’t get bored often but when it happens, it absorbs the magical gifts...

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“Havah and Nachash” by Angela Wade

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My first moments still glow. They pulse and resound within, stirring violent joy and profound longing. The heat He breathed into me that dark morning spiraled into a whirlwind, enlivening every sliver of me. I held His breath; I bent at His feet nearly rent with glory. Consumed by His presence, I knew instinctively from Whom my everything came. Then, His touch. Light and heat, but no burning. Intense, tender. The warmth laid on my head weighty, yet without burden. His invitation uplifted my chin. He admired my eyes, cradled my hands, and s...

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“The Frappuccino Man” by Emma Lin

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“Get that ‘A’ on the Biochem exam/quiz! ~Anonymous” The young student nods enthusiastically as he heads out the metal doors. Quick bio: Name: Anonymous Height: Short Education: Junior at University of Florida Superpower: Words (not just for swearing) Testimonials on the campus blog, ufl.edu/positivewords/anonymous: “I saw a folded note on top of my textbook. It said ‘Don’t doubt yourself. You got this. ~Anonymous’ I thought it was weird but I felt a surge of hopefulness. For the first time in the semester, I got a ‘B’ on an ...

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“Villains & Heroes ” by April Summers

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The classroom was noisy that afternoon in March. With the sound of chairs scraping against the wooden floors. Voices talking over one another. Laughter was heard all around mixed in with smiles and looks filled with excitement on the topic of discussion. It was as if one was at a carnival rather than a middle school. It was to be expected since it was nearing the end of the day and there was one more class before everyone could go home. But, still my classmates at times acted as if they were still in elementary school. We already graduated f...

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“Transparent Enemy” by Jessica X

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It was another normal summer day for me; I was about the house living my life to the fullest by eating as much as I possibly could fit in my flabby stomach and then laying around on the couch. The day was humid, and the sun was scorching ever so aggressively that I could barely open my eyes when I looked outside through the window in my living room. Ignoring the intense heat, I strolled out to my backyard and layed in the tall, green grass. Feeling the tingling of the grass scratch my skin relaxed me, so I closed my eyes and inhaled ...

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Write a story that features a protagonist with an archnemesis.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 112 stories

“Mr Block Takes His Chance” by Deborah Mercer

“Half the Truth - Part II” by Harken Void

“Ligeia” by Kathleen March

“Forever and Always” by Raven Quill

“A PAUSE IN THE CLIMB!” by P. Jean

“Me and I” by B H

“Mediocre Mr. Matthew” by Tolu Odel

“The Sidekick” by Nadia S

“ Fighting Karens” by Lydia Sarrou

“The True Hero” by A. S.

“Boredom is my weakness ” by Daniel Brown

“Havah and Nachash” by Angela Wade

“The Frappuccino Man” by Emma Lin

“Villains & Heroes ” by April Summers

“Transparent Enemy” by Jessica X

🌟 Similar prompts

Write about someone who has a superpower.

Write about someone who always comes to the aid of others.

Write the 'origin story' of a person who goes on to achieve great things.

Write about a person who collects superhero comics.

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