Write about somebody who wholeheartedly believes in fate, and views every little thing through the lens of predestiny.

Posted in Character on May 5, 2023

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“The Solution” by Benja Catton

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“This will not only be a day to remember, but a day to relive. We can remake the future. This is the beginning.” William Howard had now heard that soundbite three times with his morning coffee, and the line was taking on a surreal tone as he heard it played again. William selected a different news source from the list of podcasts. He depressed the button on his coffee grinder and let the kitchen fill with noise while the intro music played. He liked to prepare tomorrow’s grounds while he enjoyed today’s drip. The two different aromas...

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“The Bends in the Branches” by Anthony Paculan

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Trevor was the kind of guy to look at the trees, enjoy their shade, and wonder why their branches grew the way they did. Even though each originated from the same bark, they all seemed destined to grow in different ways.One might sprout from the tree’s northern face, or its southern, or any degree in between. It might grow strong and firm to weather the storms, or remain thin and malleable to bend and flow. What truly perplexed Trevor was how some seemed to shoot toward the sun in defiance of the ground, while others softly descended in acqu...

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“What Came Next” by Michael Dunnavant

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Daphne sat on their porch, quietly watching the neighborhood. She smiled as she realized that It would not be their porch much longer, comforted in knowing what was to come. It was good to know things before they happened. No reason to worry. No surprises. She never liked surprises. They made her uncomfortable. Assurances were far more peaceful to live with than doubts. Knowing what loomed around the corner made for easy living. Her palms suddenly started to sweat. She rubbed her hands nervously on her legs, ...

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“Fate's Loyal Passenger” by Jules Truong

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The office bumbled with people speaking into their telestones and conjuring scrolls to scribble report upon report of the happenings around the continent, whether they be studies being conducted in Pluviot, the City of Tears, or in the far off port city of Ochole and the shipments they were receiving. Most were determined, faces set grimly as most of the information and news flowing through the Archives Chamber were typically quite bad: natural tragedies, murders, disappearances, and of course, reports on the Affliction spreading, especial...

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“Island” by Katerina Shteinberg

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They were promised that on the ship going to the island would not be too many people. But here all the benches were full, many tourists had not manage to find any place and had to stay. And all of this during so-called COVID limitations, which no doubt were more only on paper than for real help, but still. It is even interesting what is going on this country during normal times. Max was lucky enough to be in one of the first buses, thanks to that he got his chance to catch his sit on the wet branch near the tent. If his luck would stay with ...

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“Finding Brutus ” by Helena Short

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Luca arrived home from school to find his house empty. His parents were still at work, and there was a note on the counter from his mom, reminding him to walk the dog after he got back from school. He went into the garage to fetch the leash and bring his dog in from the backyard. When he went to fetch the brown pit bull, no dog was in sight. Instead, Luca found the back gate wide open. “Brutus!” He called out desperately. Luca ran through the gate, looking up and down the street in hopes of spotting the escapee. No such l...

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“A Boy, the Moon, and the Open Road” by Pat Mooney Sweet

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Sheridan threw a log on the fire and sparks lit up Josiah’s face. All week he’d been dropping hints about something important he had to say and if it was what she thought it was this spot was perfect, nestled in the middle of a pine forest, moonlight shining through. The perfect place to get engaged, that is if his old friend Chrystal had not shown up. Half-drunk before she’d even got there Chrystal blocked Sheridan’s view of her boyfriend with her ample backside. “Care for a beer, Joe?” Josiah took the bottle and stashed it under ...

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Write about somebody who wholeheartedly believes in fate, and views every little thing through the lens of predestiny.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 22 stories

“The Solution” by Benja Catton

“The Bends in the Branches” by Anthony Paculan

“What Came Next” by Michael Dunnavant

“Fate's Loyal Passenger” by Jules Truong

“Island” by Katerina Shteinberg

“Finding Brutus ” by Helena Short

“A Boy, the Moon, and the Open Road” by Pat Mooney Sweet

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about someone successfully — or unsuccessfully — escaping their fate.

Write about a god desperately trying to get their chosen hero to follow the path they set out for them.

Write a story that includes the phrase “I’m free!”

Set your story in a world where everyone’s decisions are made for them. One morning, your character wakes up, and chooses not to go to work. Wait…chooses?!

Contest #197

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