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“Just for Pranks” by Y N

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Many people become heroes because they want to fight for justice and to save others from the villains of others. Other people become heroes for the glory and the riches. Or perhaps, people become heroes because they want to defeat the villain. As for me, I am both the hero and the villain. However, my reasons to become both are different than most. I became the hero and the villain simply because of the fun of it. That probably confused you. Maybe I should clarify myself a little bit. Maybe I should just explain what it’s like for me on an...

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“Man or Wimp?” by Len Mooring

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What makes one man a MAN, another a wimp? Choice, I guess. Well, it was a choice with me, I decided upon a wimpy life if it meant fewer bruises and broken bones. Was I successful, not in the slightest? I thought hanging about with girls would best achieve my aim and it did, and didn’t. The girls tolerated me, the boys beat me up. By the time I was fifteen years of age I was able to make my own plaster casts for the small breakages. Actually, it led me to my unconventional and unofficially recognised status as Do...

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“Nightshade” by Sadie Black

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The handwriting is mine, the notepad is mine, but I have no recollection of writing this. My penmanship is jagged and hurried. The notes cut off mid word, ending with a smear of ink. Yawning, I review the sparse notes I’ve apparently scrawled in a hurry.Tall woman. Blue cape, covers face. Sleep ch--I rub my bleary eyes and search for my ever-present thermos. The bitter brew is tepid, but I distinctly recall heating it up - again - just moments ago. I check my watch and it’s much later than I expected. I must have fallen asleep on the job. I ...

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“Brisketman” by Nettie Shields

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Brisket Man No one would ever guess that the calm unsuspecting local maintenance man Donald Shaw, was actually Princeton’s secret superhero… Brisket Man! The greatest meat themed crime fighter of the Midwest! He made sure that the town streets of Princeton, Missouri were always safe, calm and strongly smelling of meat. No one dared caused trouble on the city streets. No graffiti was sprayed, no purses were snatched, and no barbeques ruined. Therefore our story begins on what seemed at the time to be a typical winter Monday. Donald Shaw...

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“Icy Demeanor” by Anna Boyer

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The shock hit her much more quickly than the cold had. While the latter was more of a slow burn, gently taking her hand and leading her into the freezing waters until her nose was stinging and her feet numb, the former had bowled her over like a train, leaving her shaking, breathless and doubled over. The victim’s vision swam. Not four yards away lay a body cloaked in neon orange and white, motionless in the snow. The name tag identifying the figure simply as “Captain” was peeling off at the corner and flapping desperately in the wind...

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“sacrifice ” by Karim Gamal

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I am Jason Clarke, I was sentenced to be executed by tomorrow morning. I was accused for betraying my homeland and my people.I am writing this now while I am in my jail room waiting for the guards of the king to take me to death. The king who is Clarke Dawson …my father. In fact, it is a chosen execution, I chose to be hated, outcasted and even to be called a betrayer. To the one who will find this first, you have a great secret of the one who gave his life to his homeland (The shield). They called it by this name as it kept us away and save...

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“Enemies” by Sandra Claros

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- - NOTE: They assure that have seen him disguised as a professor, a Methodist pastor, janitor, a photographer of social events, a military officer , etc. Marcelo took off his army green shirt by throwing it over a box of shotgun bullets. A group of guerrillas approached, waiting for the leader's orders, seated under a bush that had little logs taken out to brush their teeth after breakfast. Marcelo put on a black shirt and cap. I ask a burly guerrilla, whose name he did not know. Are they al...

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“Clash of the Comics” by Leigh Snelson

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Every day I stare out of that window. Every single day.And every day he is there, staring back at me. Across the busy street, from his window.Of course, the street always seems busier on his side. At least, that is what he would have me believe. His shop is always busier than mine. That’s what he always claims.To be honest, I am starting to believe him, why else would I be here, on the checkout counter, doing my tax return. I haven’t seen a customer in nearly forty minutes. My shop is as empty as my bank account. But I have faith, while he i...

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“BLACK SHEEP” by PAMELA ABWAO

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THE BLACK SHEEP Petero left the classroom towards the physics laboratory. He hated the subject and had never performed beyond thirty percent. His father wanted him to be a doctor or at least a scientist. He had tried to study so hard but had never succeeded. He only liked drama and music. His father said that these were not occupations but time wasters. Petero had managed to secretly form the drama club. However, he kept this from his father for fear of being rebuked. This is the main ...

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“Ruthless Mysticon” by Stella Elewa

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INT. NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM, LONDON - AFTERNOONMysterious private detective THE GRIFFIN A.K.A JULIA GRIFFIN is arguing with bold lawyer DREW WALTERS. JULIA tries to hug DREW but he shakes her off.JULIAPlease Drew, don't leave me.DREWI'm sorry Julia, but I'm looking for somebody a bit more brave. Somebody who faces her fears head on, instead of running away.JULIAI am such a person!DREW frowns.DREWI'm sorry, Julia. I just don't feel excited by this relationship anymore.DREW leaves.JULIA sits down, looking defeated.Moments later, loving librar...

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“Blue Calico” by Kristine Murdock

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My daddy was killed on the road, and only my mama’s pearly white bones have a resting place. As for me and my cousins, we’re all without our parents. We just live out here in the west, where people are still goin’ out exploring. We travel from place to place, sleeping under a wagon here, an old abandoned shelter there. Sometimes--most times--we just lie out on our backs atop the grass in the wide, open air. Those times, it seems there’s not a thing between us and the stars. The stars help us remember; you see, Grace’s mama was a storyteller....

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“Annihilating Andy” by Kate MacDonald

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Many many many years ago, yes, I am that old, I started work as an Electronics Tester. I was fifteen and a bit and the only girl in a department of men. I had my rubber stamp, number 1062. It was my first job and I enjoyed every aspect of it, except one, more of that later. At first, because I was so young I could not be insured to work on the big stuff e.g.: The ISIS Gyro (Integrated Sight and Interceptor System) I think I'll be safe mentioning it now, although I did have to sign the Secrets Act when I first started. I got very excited, the...

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“The Things You'll Do For Lov--- I mean Science” by Jaden Garcia

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The cemetery is in complete silence at this hour. It’s as if no noise will dare to disturb the solemnity of the place, the slumbering spirits. No other living souls appear to be present, aside from myself. The moon is full, bathing the rows upon rows of headstones with a silver light. A shiver runs down my spine as I walk the all too familiar path, trying to tread softly so as to not upset the silence. How many lost souls have come to their final resting place at this site? How much suffering have their families and loved ones gone thro...

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“Petunia's Fight” by Charlie Murphy

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RRRRIIINNNNGGG! The bell rang. “Aw, shit!” the girl with glasses exclaimed, slammed her locker closed, and rushed into class. “Petunia Preppoppington, you're late again,” Mr..Finklehiemer said. “Sorry, I had to find my textbook.” “Excuses, excuses, excuses, Preppoppington, take a seat.” She grumbled as she walked to the back. She waved at her friend then sat down. “What was it this time?” Laura whispered. “I was in the bathroom.” “Right” Laura rolled her eyes. OK, OK, I was making out with. “ “Girls!” They looked up. “Thank...

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“The Second Star” by Jeena Yoon

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A creak and a shuffle. He's finally come. It's been over a year since the last time we've met but fury from the last encounter still burns inside, almost forcing me to abandon all plans and just attack. But I must be calm to finally end this one and for all. It's been centuries and centuries of us fleeing and fighting but nevertheless we are again. In the mirror, I could see my eyepatch and the glint of light shining off my right hook. Damn crocodile. As Pan inches closer and closer, I could spot his bag he hides under his arms. ...

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Write a story that features a protagonist with an archnemesis.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 112 stories

“Just for Pranks” by Y N

“Man or Wimp?” by Len Mooring

“Nightshade” by Sadie Black

“Brisketman” by Nettie Shields

“Icy Demeanor” by Anna Boyer

“sacrifice ” by Karim Gamal

“Enemies” by Sandra Claros

“Clash of the Comics” by Leigh Snelson

“BLACK SHEEP” by PAMELA ABWAO

“Ruthless Mysticon” by Stella Elewa

“Blue Calico” by Kristine Murdock

“Annihilating Andy” by Kate MacDonald

“The Things You'll Do For Lov--- I mean Science” by Jaden Garcia

“Petunia's Fight” by Charlie Murphy

“The Second Star” by Jeena Yoon

🌟 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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