Write a story that features a protagonist with an archnemesis.

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“Enraged” by Rebecca Chimarusti

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In a fortress deep in the mountain lives the evilest being imaginable. He was a monstrous king of demons. A villain whose name people feared to speak. His army of darkness tormented the humans of this world. They laid waste to the towns and cities not caring who was killed or what was destroyed. My life’s goal was to destroy this monster. To free the innocents from this evil and to exact my revenge. Only, I wish I had a better plan… “Jesus, it’s a fucking teenager. You don’t have to shoot the kid.” A gruff voice sighed to my righ...

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“You suck” by Opeyemi Olajide

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Jamie looked up at Ryan who was standing only a few inches away from her face. Her hands balled into fists, her eyes shooting daggers at him and his little group of friends. “Oh look the dwarf is getting feisty.” Ryan said teasingly “Oh My God I’m so scared maybe she’ll cook me into one of her little British crumpets.” Jamie pulled back her leg and kicked him hard on his shin. He had been bullying her about her height and accent ever since she moved here in fifth grade and she was just about sick of it. Ryan groaned spitting out profa...

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“The Thirteenth Snake” by Jordan L

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‘I’m gonna go stop him.’, he said as he walked toward the metallic door of his room. ‘N-no, you can’t, we’re just students and he’s one of the main enemies of our association… You’ll die, Sam.’ she responded, concern filling her voice and face. Sam shot a look of anger at her, ‘I said I’m stopping him, you don’t have to come, Faith,’. Faith's fiery eyebrows furrowed now as her face now shifted to replicate the anger he aimed at her, ‘So what’s your plan then?’ Her tone implied that any plan he had would be pointless. I can’t tell her, he tho...

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“Fresca the Unicorn Vs the Forces of Evil” by Elizabeth Conrad

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Fresca's first experience with something truly evil was the day of her third birthday, the day she would obtain her magic. Being a unicorn, Fresca was born with her horn but it was basically useless until her third birthday. (Unless you count using your horn to dislodge apples from trees or ram unsuspecting siblings) But anyway back to the story. Before this day took place Fresca thought that her friends eating more grass than their fair share was evil, or that cutting down perfectly delectable apple trees was evil. But at the same time, she...

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“Know your Enemies! ” by Sheryl Reddy

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She knew she should run, as she felt her approaching behind in the crowd at the train station. Journey, knew if she stopped to say hello her "friendly" enemies words would spread hate to each inch of Journey's skin that was bare. As she thought of her outfit only her hands and face were bare. She knew she had to change up her look, her look was becoming too easy to spot. She didn't want to be rude, her heart was too kind, and she knew she had to start being a little stand offish, but she couldn't something inside of her always willed her to...

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“Hero's Welcome” by Chris Morgan

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Hero’s Welcome by Stefan Markos Swargul belched contentedly, took another drink, then broke wind. The force of it almost seemed to raise him out of his chair. He chuckled. Something about the lower gravity of the Retreat, he supposed, seemed to intensify his pleasures as well as the gasiferous properties of his favorite wine. Or, perhaps it was simply being away from the cares of office and being surrounded by only his closest and most loyal followers during his holiday. All who were not 100 percent trustworthy had been sent packing. It oc...

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“Designated Archnemesis” by Amy Wang

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On the day of the Tiamat Event, Chokepoint was having a coffee with her prospective archnemesis. It was, to be honest, a pain in the ass. She hadn’t had to do one of these for years, banking on her reputation to deter most hopefuls. Unfortunately, most did not equate to all, and the Commission was really holding this one over her head. “Shouldn’t you be looking for a snobby art-critic type or something?” she asked, flatly. “Oh, where’s the fun in that?” The person across the table flashed a smile from behind her mask. Sup...

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“These Violent Delights” by Olivia Charlson

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It’s dark tonight with only the dim light of streetlights coming into view and fading into the review mirror. As Natalie drives down the desolate road she skips from radio station to radio station lazily listening to the mix of jaunty conversation and music. The radio starts to blare an urgent voice, “Breaking news tonight: A new villain has made several appearances this week in Staple City. The new villain oddly calls herself ‘New Hope’ and is ravaging the city. Witnesses say she is guilty of property damage, thievery, and even assault...

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“The Lollipop” by Ciaran O'Sullivan

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After school, Sam walked into the candy shop on Cedar Ave. Picking out the big lollipop, he paid for it, stuffed it in his school bag, and walked home. Tom was waiting outside, ready to receive the Kit-Kat that Sam had bought for him. Sam walked out and handed him the candy bar. Eating, Tom walked down the street, ready to go home. The next day, before school, Sam walked down the street and looked in his bag. No lollipop. He looked around, hoping it had just dropped on the ground, but nothing was there. But out of the corner of his eye, he...

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“Out of Africa ” by Therese Gotlib

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The night was peaceful. The wind whooshed through the trees making a calming sound. The roar of the one we call the king of the jungle was scary yet somehow soothing. The sound of the elephants and leopards responding to the call of their king was terrifying but exhilarating. We were in our tent, the three of us: my mother, my brother and I. We were all exhausted from the long Safari we had that day. We spent the whole day looking for wild animals to observe, listening to “The Lion King” soundtrack on a loop. What did you expect? The whole c...

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“Confrontation” by PearlyBelle Thompson

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I glanced across the hospital bed to find an odd face staring at me. An old face. A too familiar face. “Time.” “Hello, Death.” We glared at each other, sizing each other up. It was the first time we were together in months- since our last um, conflict. “You’re looking well.” “You’re looking ghastly. What have you been doing lately?” “Oh nothing much. I’ve been helping people out of this world, into the next, etc. You?” “I’ve been traveling, going global actually. Attempting to keep you within your limits. I knew you’d turn up at her be...

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“my love, my biggest mistake” by Stray Cat

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Once there was a girl named Princess. She grew up with so much loneliness around. 32 yrs of existence but she can't find a single happy memory she can think of during her past years. Only memory with pure hatred towards her sorroundings. A poor soul in need of so much love and attention. She is a girl with so much hatred in her heart and she hated everyone around. She hates her mom whom mostly is not around because she was busy at work and her dad who is also missing in action. She's provided with good stuff though; a shelter, clothing, go...

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“The End of Days” by Kendall Blankenburg

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Audio Diary Entry 1: This is an audio-diary for whatever species comes after us. My name is Emily Danvers, and at approximately 9:17 AM on the morning of July 30th, 2040, the apocalypse began. The world did not end with a bang or a flash, but limped quietly towards its demise under the gaze of The Horsemen. Pestilence had come first. He had concocted a particularly nasty strain of flu. It took the old, the very young and the weak. Nothing natural selection wouldn’t have done over time. I lost my baby brother and my grandparents to him...

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“The Roles We Are Given” by Fumi Ersan

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Within a large construct seated as the stronghold of the greatest villainess organization of all time, there existed a large chamber that lay at the very depths of said stronghold. The walls consisting of dark grey stone contained many cracks as if they had experienced many years of wear and tear, despite the room having only been made in mere days. Within that large room, the only two discrepancies from the monotonous grey stone was a throne made from the same stone as the rest of the room, and a single tree that sits at the middle of the r...

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“The Bully” by Kristy Reynolds

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The Bully “What are you doing in here?” snarled Ralph. “I thought I told you never to use this bathroom again!” “You can’t tell me not to use a bathroom. This is my school too.” Jimmy said adamantly. “Oh, I can and I did. You’re gonna pay now.” He grinned at Jimmy menacingly. His entourage of idiots were cheering behind him. Tommy who barely could add and Billy who struggled to remember his alphabet. All three were some real winners. But unfortunately they did have muscle and that muscle was known to hurt when it collided with your sto...

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Write a story that features a protagonist with an archnemesis.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 112 stories

“Enraged” by Rebecca Chimarusti

“You suck” by Opeyemi Olajide

“The Thirteenth Snake” by Jordan L

“Fresca the Unicorn Vs the Forces of Evil” by Elizabeth Conrad

“Know your Enemies! ” by Sheryl Reddy

“Hero's Welcome” by Chris Morgan

“Designated Archnemesis” by Amy Wang

“These Violent Delights” by Olivia Charlson

“The Lollipop” by Ciaran O'Sullivan

“Out of Africa ” by Therese Gotlib

“Confrontation” by PearlyBelle Thompson

“my love, my biggest mistake” by Stray Cat

“The End of Days” by Kendall Blankenburg

“The Roles We Are Given” by Fumi Ersan

“The Bully” by Kristy Reynolds

🌟 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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