Write a story that takes place in a writer's circle.

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“Kin” by Illisha Flint

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Muddy shoes dangled above the trickling stream. Attached to the shoes was a trio of voices, badgering and exclaiming and remarking. Their discussion was disturbing the peace of the forest- or so an outsider would say. To them, they were entertaining the trees. “See, I have the perfect relationship between the protagonist and her friend. And yet, every single backstory I try to come up with for either of them is just...sooooo cliche.” “Tell me the basis of the backstory for your protagonist.” “Her parents just died-” A sharp intake of air...

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“The Biggest Crime For A Writer” by Deborah Angevin

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What is the biggest crime for a writer? Here, in Writer's Headquarter, it is plagiarism. The act of copying other's ideas and claim it as your own, while discrediting the originator. And I am about to do it. The grass is always greener on the other side, right? You might ask me, "Why are you doing this, Anne?" It is because I am bored with just writing a cheerful, heartwarming story, with limited word count. I am bored with making the characters to have a happy ending. I am bored with creating the main character that is twelve years ...

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“All the Knowledge No One Needs” by Deidra Whitt Lovegren

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She wasn’t sure about these people, clutching copies of their latest writings, ready to be pilloried by perfect strangers around a public library conference room table. “Are you new?” asked an overly friendly librarian.“I’m new,” she decided. It still wasn’t too late to turn around and leave as the stench of uncomfortably conspicuous introverts permeated the room. I’m on the island of misfit toys, she thought. Why did I ever think this would be a good idea?“Please have a seat. We will get started shortly,” the librarian beamed, happy fo...

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“Writers' Group” by Jane Andrews

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“So, if no one else has any important notices,” Zach looked at the motley bunch of would-be writers gathered round the long table, “we’ll move onto the anonymous manuscripts. Would anyone like to give a brief summary of ...” He consulted his notes. “... of ‘Don’t Go Baking My Heart’?” An awkward silence ensued as everyone stared at the table. “Okaaay. I guess that’s up to me then,” Zack said eventually, trying to keep the despair out of his voice. DGBMH was one of the worst stories he had ever read, but someone sitting at this table now ha...

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“Writer's Circle ” by Sophia Sandy

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We met at the same date, venue and time, yet everything went so differently that time. That one time. I wish I had helped John on his assignment that day after school that I would never have to see horrors unfold that certain day of my existence I shall never forget. The Writer’s Circle was something I had been going every two weeks, for myself, of course, but also for Melinda. I saw something in her the first time I saw her sit around the semi-circle opposite of me. She gave me an eye, hinting, “well, let’s get this over with”. I responded ...

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“The Monocle Man” by Sayujyaraj Ghimire

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"Poetry is like pliable clay that can be molded into numerous shapes and figures. Our literature defines poetry as a multidimensional cluster of Kshastriya letters and syllables, each phonetic unit playing a vital role in shaping the poem and its core meaning.""Can you please elaborate the importance of Chhanda in an aesthetic Sanskrit poem?" asks one of the lads."It will be easier for you to comprehend if you consider Chhanda as a well-pitched road and all the vowels and consonants as the vehicle speeding on it. If you want to compose a goo...

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“Write it Down” by Vicky S

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The monotonous voice droned on. “…… the princess’s hair rippled down her back and then, although she had no reason to, she turned and saw…..”. What she turned and saw, George didn’t know as his attention wandered. Glancing around the room he looked at each person gathered in the circle, all holding tightly onto their own manuscripts, awaiting their turn. Most of them were staring vacantly straight ahead of them, rousing every few minutes to smile or nod, before drifting back to their own imagination. Still the monotonous voice droned on. The...

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“Nothing come's first ” by Prathamesh Chavan

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When, I had been young, young enough to understand, I thought to become a gamer which was absolutely cool in those days. But surely mom and dad there not going to listen to my, so-called rubbish thing's. I tried hard and work for my final exam's, not willing to be on top because my father promised me to buy a new PlayStation. You know typical Indian blackmail thing, so I did my best and final, I got top grades which was, ok to buy a new play station for me. After the exams, there were months for holidays and loads of time to play, my only jo...

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“Gods, Goddesses and Poetry” by Crystal Lewis

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“Thank you once again for all coming together to express ourselves with writing,” came Athena’s calm, clear voice in the Olympian Hall. “Why should the mortals write songs, poems and stories about us and not us write them about ourselves.”Murmurs of agreement from the 11 Olympians seated on their marble thrones, each throne representing some aspect of their personalities. All of them wore a differing array of emotions.Hera looked haughtily down at the proceedings, as she did with everything.Zeus kept glancing down to the mortal world and Ath...

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“Satan and His Gucci Gang” by Aqsa Malik

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“Satan and his Gucci gang...oh my god. Why is this already so funny” Cole giggles, he actually giggles, then proceeds to continue reading.“In Paradise Lost, Hell is inhabited by Satan and his possy.” A pause, he closes his eyes and purses his lips for a moment to revel in the beautiful comedy of that phrase, then proceeds. “This includes Satan himself, Mammon, Beelzebub, Belial, and Moloc, the Mean Girls of the afterlife.” He doesn’t look away immediately after he finishes reading. Instead, he blinks fast, five or six times, and suddenl...

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“Long Awaiting” by Writers Block

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Waves crashed upon the shore down below as Larkspur made it up the hillside. Stopping to catch his breath once he got to the top, Larkspur noticed a change in the wind. Ominous clouds were rolling in. He quickly sought out shelter before it was too late. Moments later, the rain came down in sheets. Occasional thunder rumbled in the background. Larkspur stayed vigilant inside the shelter, watching Mother Nature get drenched. Eventually, the rain slacked off and the sun peeked through the clouds that were not so heavy anymore. The weary ...

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“Maggots and Adverbs” by Harken Void

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“... she said, surprisingly. ‘What of all our love before? Did that mean nothing?’ He looked at her apologetically. ‘It did at the time,’ he said firmly. ‘But not anymore.’ ‘Oh,’ she sighed sorrowfully-” “Stop, stop, STOP,” Rob exclaimed and waved with his hands. One of them looked like it was going to fall off again. “I can’t take this anymore! What is this, Sally? Are you trying to poison me? I’m dead already!” A gasp traveled through the room. The rest of the writing circle participants looked at Rob with surprise. “That’s a bit harsh, ma...

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“A New Way to Tell Your Story” by Alex Pilgrim

Submitted to Contest #46

They all came prepared: notebooks with dog ears, sticky notes, pens in different colors. Some of the girls had glitter on the covers. The boys had graphic stickers on theirs. Ben’s notebook was undecorated. He also used a crappy gel pen he had found in his sister’s room that smudged beyond belief. The ink stain on his shirt was in plain view of everyone in the room, including Mr. Smith with his thick glasses.Ben almost forgot about the meeting, but his mother wouldn’t let it go. Last night, over a plate of that horrid impossible burger and s...

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“Out of Hostility into Trust” by Elaina Goodnough

Submitted to Contest #46

My name is Jenny Saxe, I am thirty-three years old, and I didn't trust anyone. After three years of military training, numerous assignments ending in open fire and explosives, and watching my best friends die at the hands of traitors and enemies, I had no choice but to ignore seemingly acts of friendship or a simple comment. In my mind, any form of communication was hostile.When I came back to the States I was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. I was afraid that the person next to me in line at Costco was a third world te...

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“Ashes, Ashes” by Kathleen March

Submitted to Contest #46

Laurel was a member of a writing circle that met late every Thursday afternoon at the public library. In the winter months, that meant arriving when it was almost dark and leaving the meeting when it was pitch black. Evening comes so early in Maine, no matter what season it is, but in winter it seems as if the sun comes up and goes down in the space of an hour. No matter what the season, though, the members of the circle were very committed to their writing and so always brought stories or a chapter from a novel to read aloud. They had been ...

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Write a story that takes place in a writer's circle.

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✍️ 72 stories

“Kin” by Illisha Flint

“The Biggest Crime For A Writer” by Deborah Angevin

“All the Knowledge No One Needs” by Deidra Whitt Lovegren

“Writers' Group” by Jane Andrews

“Writer's Circle ” by Sophia Sandy

“The Monocle Man” by Sayujyaraj Ghimire

“Write it Down” by Vicky S

“Nothing come's first ” by Prathamesh Chavan

“Gods, Goddesses and Poetry” by Crystal Lewis

“Satan and His Gucci Gang” by Aqsa Malik

“Long Awaiting” by Writers Block

“Maggots and Adverbs” by Harken Void

“A New Way to Tell Your Story” by Alex Pilgrim

“Out of Hostility into Trust” by Elaina Goodnough

“Ashes, Ashes” by Kathleen March

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