Write about a character who is incapable of telling even the smallest lie or half-truth.

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“Be Kind Tell White Lies” by Valerie Preston

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Be Kind Tell White Lies “I’ve got no friends and nobody likes me!” Well that’s not actually true. I like you”. “Yes but you’re my mum. You’re supposed to like me”. She replied. “Not all parents like their children” Jennie’s mother continued. “I had a friend when I was young and her mum and dad couldn’t stand her. They were horrible to her and she went off to live with her Gran”. “Yes but Mum that’s unusual isn’t it?” Jennie replied. “I’m just saying that if you didn’t like me, who would? I just don’t understand people and especially the on...

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“Never Told A Lie” by Kiera Nonnenmacher

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Have you ever wanted to just tell the truth but you know you can't because you know will get let off easier if you lie? Well good for you, you’re normal! I, on the other hand, am not normal. No matter how hard I try, I just can not tell a single lie. Not even a half-lie. People normally call me harsh or heartless. I try to tell them the truth but they think I'm lying. Only if they knew the truth. "Alana, are you ready?" my mom asked me. "No mom! You are being very annoying right now!" I respond. At the moment I knew I was in trouble.&n...

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“Sadly The Truth Will Out” by Emma Sillett

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I have no friends. Every person I meet leaves, and I don't mean they leave eventually after a few months because of some heartbreaking reason that will cause you to pity me. They leave after approximately thirty minutes of talking to me...Why? Because I am incapable of telling a lie.My truth always will out, like vomit after a heavy night out, a thick, fast chunder of words that force themselves out of my mouth irrespective of the consequences. Some of you may think this is a good thing, a life of 'the whole truth and nothing but the truth',...

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“A Second Set of Bars” by G Suzanne

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A cloudless sky resting on a featureless horizon. A sea of the stubbly remains of grain stalks. A two-lane road, deserted, stretching as far as he could see in either direction. So, so much space. It’s good to be free, Jamie said in his mind. He tried to say it out loud. “I’m scared to be free.” It was always interesting to find out how he really felt. A speck appeared on the road in the distance, growing larger until it turned into a pickup truck. It pulled up in front of him and Jamie recognized his older sister, Anna, ...

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“PINOCCHIO” by Awatif Anuar

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TW: self harm, mental illness “Is it true that you like me, Ava?” asked Noah with an annoyed face. I stuttered when I heard his question. Should I be honest or not?. “Of course not”, said me in low voice. Suddenly I start to hiccup. Noah laughs and starts assaulting me with his nasty words. “What qualification do you think you have to like someone like me, ha?” said him arrogantly. I start to cry and run away. I felt very embarrassed and could not sto...

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Write about a character who is incapable of telling even the smallest lie or half-truth.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 80 stories

“Be Kind Tell White Lies” by Valerie Preston

“Never Told A Lie” by Kiera Nonnenmacher

“Sadly The Truth Will Out” by Emma Sillett

“A Second Set of Bars” by G Suzanne

“PINOCCHIO” by Awatif Anuar

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