Write about a character who’s always thinking of things they’ll say to people, but who ends up saying very little when they finally get the chance.

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“An Ordinary Afternoon” by Zedania Zedania

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You don’t mind me carrying on with my cookies, do you? They are for a fundraiser tomorrow at the cat shelter. Have a seat over there; I’ll make you a cup of tea. White, no sugar? Of course I remember. What a nice surprise, turning up here out of the blue. Where is your better half? Oh, she is visiting a school again? Right, that’s why you came here. The kids are going to be so excited! And your girls are fine as well? That’s good to hear. Tiger, get off him, your hair will be all over him. Just chuck him off. Are you sure? This one molts ...

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“The green light of forgiveness ” by Giulia Mazzetti

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“Claire… I know I probably shouldn’t have done that, in hindsight everything seems so clear, but maybe if you had been in my shoes you’d understand that- shit.” He exhaled, dropping his hands on either side of the sink, “this is never going to work, is it?” His reflection stared back at him from the bathroom mirror. He could see his tired eyes growing frustrated. It had been two weeks, two weeks, of ignoring each other and, rationally, he knew he had to be the one to put a stop to this. Obviously, the fact that his sister and all their other...

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“Jonas Speaks Up” by Vixen Black

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Jonas Cripps is a shy person. He comes in contact with so many people. He works for a small ad agency. When working for a small business, everybody knows everybody's business. Jonas is a type of person who likes to stay to himself. Even though his co-workers be gossiping around him. Today at work, Sarah was talking about another co-worker, Betsy, on how fat she is and she needs to go on a diet. Betsy has a secret crush on Bobby, another co-worker. Jonas was sitting at his desk and hearing this, and it was getting on his nerves. Jonas couldn'...

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“Second Chances ” by Casey Wrightson

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Five years passed, I was only 17 the last time I was here. A little girl. A girl who had no idea what she wanted. A girl who tried so hard to make everyone happy. A girl who worried so much about what everyone else thought about her. A girl who was losing her mind. A girl who was trying to convince everyone around her that everything was ok, when she was breaking. Five years ago I would have sworn I was never coming back to this place. Five years ago I would’ve said there’s no amount of money y...

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“hush ” by Fizza Tirmizi

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“Yes mom?” Fizza answered to the screeching call of her mother who was checking to see whether she was ready for her wedding reception or not. she glanced into the mirror, checked herself out from head to toe and with a look of indecisiveness, began to think. She made up a conversation in her head, as she usually did but this time it wasn’t with a celebrity or a crush of hers but rather with her creator, her mother. “So how do you feel now that you’re stepping into your new life?” her mother asked her. “Like I’m being r...

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“When Given the Chance” by Harold Bowlby

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When Given the Chance Meg Townsend was furious. She stomped from one end of the room to the other, flinging her arms to emphasize her anger. Her red face also testifying to her rage. “How could Agnes Thornburg say those things about me?” Meg’s daughter Miriam folded her arms in disgust. “Mom, you’re getting yourself into a dither about something which is probably not true. How do you know Agnes even said such a thing?” Meg paused in thought before answering. “Not true? Myrtle Tillman told me.” “Myrtle Tillman! Ha! T...

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“unsaid words” by Hailey Ho

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My mouse lingers over the friend request button. Her face stares back at me. It isn’t the most attractive picture, but I think it shows her personality well. She’s smiling, happy. Everyday I linger on her profile. I also write her a message, things I would’ve said if we still spoke. Small things. I ran into Chris at the grocery store today. I don’t think he saw me though. I ordered fried chicken at this new restaurant down the street from my apartment. It doesn’t taste the same as the one back home. I found this new workout on yout...

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“Camilla ” by Kamie Mysliwiec

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Hey there stranger! No, that doesn’t sound right, after all he is a stranger and this is the first time meeting my new coworker and that is more of a friend saying. Oh why is this so hard! Is it normal to have so much anxiety meeting someone new? Hand sweat is a normal thing… maybe I will refrain from shaking his hand. Oh man. He is so hot… why couldn’t he be some ugly tech guy like Fred… Fred is easy to talk to. Poor Fred, he will find love one day. Then again who am I to judge. “ Camilla, come over here for a bit and meet No...

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“Unsaid Thought” by ShimmersEris Jane

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“Mom, I’m actually been thinking about this for so long. You know how much I love reading, I love books, and I’ve also grown fond of writing some on my own. Isn’t that great, mom?” Selah put her palm together, her eyes twinkling in excitement. “It’s so exciting writing your own book, your own story, and let people your pieces! And, I’m hoping to explore more so I’ve just decided to enter a—“ “Selah! Come down here! Your sister and I were lea...

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Write about a character who’s always thinking of things they’ll say to people, but who ends up saying very little when they finally get the chance.

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✍️ 219 stories

“An Ordinary Afternoon” by Zedania Zedania

“The green light of forgiveness ” by Giulia Mazzetti

“Jonas Speaks Up” by Vixen Black

“Second Chances ” by Casey Wrightson

“hush ” by Fizza Tirmizi

“When Given the Chance” by Harold Bowlby

“unsaid words” by Hailey Ho

“Camilla ” by Kamie Mysliwiec

“Unsaid Thought” by ShimmersEris Jane

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Write a story told exclusively through dialogue.

Write about two people who just can’t seem to understand each other, no matter how clearly they think they’re speaking.

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Write a conversation that takes place between two people who refuse to say what they mean.

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