Write a story that features a protagonist with an archnemesis.

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“A Perfect Day” by Heidi Mandal

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A perfect day Even though it is well before midday, I can tell this is going to be a perfect day. I am certain of it. Without a doubt. I pick up the sunscreen from the picnic basket. Then I open the lid, let a tiny amount of cream warm up in my hands before I gently smear it on both my thighs. The sun is sending hot, burning beams down towards my white skin. Even the thick parasol can not stop it from hitting my skin. The same sunbeams are glimmering in the water and sending a flickering light over the surface, where Berit is lying on he...

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“The Silver Slayer” by Ella Kinnett

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One dark and stormy night The Silver Slayer sat plotting in his house. He was plotting on how to defeat his enemy, the Tin Foiler... One day, Tom was sitting minding his own business eating a hotdog on a bench in the park. Suddenly out of nowhere, The Tin Foiler walked right past him! The Tin Foiler was a wanted criminal around the world and Tom was surprised that he was walking around in public like this, because a big award was offered to anyone who could catch him. The Tin Folier walked up to Tom and looked at his hotdog and spoiled it! T...

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“The Game” by Aisha Makama

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"No!" screams Abby. "It's okay Abby, we will win this game someday even if it means we have to go into the game again." Betty says in a loving voice as she taps Abby on the shoulder. DING DONG! The doorbell rings. "I'll get it! Yells Emma. Emma gets up from her sitting position and goes to open the door. As she opens it, Megan was standing on their welcome mat. "Hey, I'm Megan from the audition," "Oh, hey Megan from the audition," Emma replies in a rude way w...

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“Darkness, my old Friend” by Akeyla Battles

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"Hello darkness my old friend...I've come to talk with you again..." A voice softly sung. The words shaking between the waterfall of tears and the pain caused from the multiple wounds crisscrossing her body. She held her side where blood continued a familiar rhythm as the song she knew by heart echoed in the vast cavern; her body shivering from blood loss and the unforgiving air current as she curled against the only standing rock. Her uniform was torn in multiple places but it was to be expected in a heroine’s work. The white o...

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“The Beast of Walpole Avenue” by Suzette Ward

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Monday, August 3 He’s out there somewhere. Waiting. Watching, Ready to attack. I know he can recognize my outfit. It’s known around the world. To most, I’m a hero, the man who will save their day; to others, I can be their worst nightmare. I know it’s true because that’s what they told me during training. I trying to be a hero today. I’ve even been a hero to him at various times, yet still, he hates me. My colleagues tell me it’s my imagination, but I know it’s true. I’ve seen the fury in hi...

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“Chess Moves” by Ken Coomes

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Matt looked the chessboard over, very carefully. Then he moved his Rook to h4, announcing “Check.” He raised his head to look at Sam, sitting across from him. She wasn’t studying the board - she was looking at him with that cute little half-smile of hers. “Are you sure you want to move there?” Sam asked. Matt’s gaze lingered on Sam’s face a few seconds more, then he returned his attention to the chessboard. “I thought I did, until you said that.” Matt looked over the board again. He noticed Sam could take Rook with Knight, revers...

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“Children of a new age ” by CJ Shutt

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The rain poured down hard, the kind of rain that makes you expect Noah was going to show any minute. The pounding sound of rain slamming on asphalt permeated the air. In the parking lot of St. Joseph hospital it was no less quiet than the onslaught of rain further down the road. The staff slipped into the building, dodging raindrops, or shielding their heads with whatever was available to them. A shadowy figure also lurked in the shadows this night, watching the staff and waiting for an opportune moment. After the shift change the park...

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“What a Year Brings” by Esprit Bijou

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There were years that brought uncertain questions, and there were years that brought wavering answers. Sometimes those answers, sustained by time and hope, would be right there in front of our eyes but only could hope for us humans to reach them in the midst of our troubling thoughts and desires. I scouted for my bags amongst the array of carriers. Bags that were pleasantly pleasing to a plethora of people but could only matter dearly to only one’s eye. Leis...

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“Salesmanship” by Daniel Kleba

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“I am Timothy LaFontaine-Johnson and I am not a man to be taken lightly. I am a force of nature. There are men who enter into a room and make no noise. Quiet, weak, men who tremble at the thought of a conversation and run from danger. I am not a weak man. My bloodline is strong and my responsibilities are many. I will not fail those who depend on me. I will not shirk my duties. I will sell. I will win. I am Timothy LaFontaine-Johnson, and I will not be denied.” Tim stared expectantly at the woman in front of him. Her face was hard to read ...

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“The Story of Ganis” by DERRICK CHU

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"Where am I?" asked Ganis. You were blown to shore by a HUGE wind," said the natives that lived on the island Portugais. "Oh, it must have been the doing of Ternagis!" 1 day earlier Ganis was trying to track down Ternagis, his archenemy. He has been staking out at his hideout, Fort Hesimass. He must have known that Ganis was here, for he is a powerful wizard that rivals even the powers of Ganis, the descendant of The Shrine God, Portaganis. He got his name from him. It is a tradition whenever the former Shrine God transfers his power, th...

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“The Loiness' Hunt” by Marian Reiley

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It was a perfect day? Well, it had been until that horrible thing had happened! For once, Calamityville had been perfectly calm. No robberies, explosions or maniacal geniuses to stop. Lioness had actually been able to be her lovable alter ego, Pennilope "Penny" Patterson. The happy, unassuming Computer Forensics major, Penny loved to study and hang out with her friends. On that day, all she had to focus on was studying for her Criminology final. Then, her arch-nemesis, Hyena, had stalked back onto the scene. Lioness absolutely hated Hyen...

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“Revived” by Brooklyn F

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“Is it true what they say? That humans need company or else they lose their minds?” “I wouldn’t know. Haven’t been alone long enough to find out.” How quick he is. No matter what I say, he always seems to have a retort. Under normal circumstances, that would piss me off. But here, now, with him trapped in the one-room he can’t escape? It’s tolerable. Maybe if I had invested in some duct tape I’d be doing just a little bit better, but beggars can’t be choosers. “Let’s try, hm? With the amount of hatred you hold for me, I ass...

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“Poison” by Miss Anon

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It was an icy winter day, the kind that makes you not want to leave the house. An eerie feeling began to consume my flesh starting from my toes, creeping up to my spine making the little goosebumps rise to my neck, to a tickle on my shoulder. At that moment I knew I wasn't alone. Trying to remain calm, picking up my dog and running to the door, that same feeling stopped Me in my tracks. Who was it, or what was it? I could smell the stench of hard liquor and cigarettes both of which I hadn't been doing in a year or so after I became sober, so...

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“Escarole Salad” by Meriam Abada

Submitted to Contest #48

Welcome. My name is Osiris, but you can call me Oz, and this is my story. I’ve always lived an ordinary life by myself. Once I was 18, I moved out of my parent’s place to get away from all the nagging and fuss that surrounds that kind of environment. I work from home doing coding for a tech start-up. I wouldn’t say I was a loner; I just haven’t really had the need or see a purpose in surrounding myself with other humans. Too much of a headache. I’ve never had high expectations for myself, you know, I just live a simple life of solitude. M...

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“A dragon kind of love” by Leanne Drain

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It was me against them , two headed dragon breathing fire out of there snouts I go in for the kill , my battle is arched with fear as I tackle the demons of my past. They want me to feel bad , as I come into the castle armour in hand ready to tackle them Harsh heads to the ground . The way they move in sequence , with themselves one is a girl dragon the other her lover Dragon , it’s me against them and I’m a dragon too the only difference is that womaniser dragon stole my heart and he left me no choice but to grab the sword a...

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Write a story that features a protagonist with an archnemesis.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 112 stories

“A Perfect Day” by Heidi Mandal

“The Silver Slayer” by Ella Kinnett

“The Game” by Aisha Makama

“Darkness, my old Friend” by Akeyla Battles

“The Beast of Walpole Avenue” by Suzette Ward

“Chess Moves” by Ken Coomes

“Children of a new age ” by CJ Shutt

“What a Year Brings” by Esprit Bijou

“Salesmanship” by Daniel Kleba

“The Story of Ganis” by DERRICK CHU

“The Loiness' Hunt” by Marian Reiley

“Revived” by Brooklyn F

“Poison” by Miss Anon

“Escarole Salad” by Meriam Abada

“A dragon kind of love” by Leanne Drain

🌟 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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