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Write about someone whose luck is running out.

Posted in Character on Jan 6, 2023

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“The Last Pearl ” by Cole Kordus

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Martain shifted, crouched on a narrow rafter overlooking a small, well-adorned office and dabbed away the sweat from his brow with the cloth-wrap on his left wrist. Luck had gotten him this far - and it would hopefully see him through to the end. But this wasn't the kind of every-day luck that someone experiences when a good trade comes their way or they find one of the Emperor's gold coins stepped into the muck. No, no, this was Luck with a capital 'L.'  This was magic.  And he only had one pearl of Luck left. Worming his fi...

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“Quizz Whizz” by Sarah K

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The lights in the studio flicker to life all at once, shining down on the brightly-colored set. The audience begins to clap immediately as the vibrant podiums and décor become visible, an array of tiny yellow bulbs spelling “Quizz Whizz!” in large letters on the far wall. From speakers above, the jazzy theme song starts to play, eliciting a louder cheer from the crowd. From the side trots out a suited man, tie impossibly straight and hair drowning in sleek gel. He smiles charismatically out to the crowd, holding what must be the world’s skin...

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“The Mystery of the Stalker.” by Yonathan Haddis

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Today something remarkable happened. I have always been fortunate, but today it looks as if my luck is running out. For instance, in the morning I was going to school when I found a car wrecked in our trash. I thought it was a coincidence, but later I found something unusual in my locker. A dead rat, but there was a sketchy guy in all black I saw out of the corner of my eye. Then I thought about the trash can. The trash can incident then popped into my head. It is just connecting the dots. When I realized it might stalk me at first, I was ve...

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“One Golden Spike” by Connie Kimble

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Carly finally graduated with her degree. She’d been a few credits shy of about 4 different majors but psychology won the lottery. Owing to a previous adventure, the twenty-four year old was also a single parent, but that had turned out fine. She’d been blessed with a kindred spirit, a mirror to her soul… 7 year old Abby. Carly and Abby were 17 years apart in age. Two optimistic children cheerily navigating a world that liked to eat dreams. Abby dreamed of becoming a ballerina. Carly dreamed of owning a horse ranch near the beach. Neither kne...

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“THROW OF DICE” by Vijay Likhite

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THE THROW OF THE DICE Satish shut down the operating system, closed the notebook, and went for lunch. “Why do you take so much time to come when you are called? After the food is arranged on the table, it gets cold by the time you start eating. What is the use of serving hot food?” mother complained. “Aai, I wanted to complete writing one paragraph of my new story. If I break in between, the link is lost. And then it is very difficult to continue with the flow of the story.” “Oh! Great story writer. How many stories you have written so fa...

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“The ShyKon Directive” by John Jenkins

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"This isn't what I had in mind," said Jonas Ferringby as he stood at the point of a scimitar. "I really should think about learning a new language." This was it for the international spy. He'd come from across the globe, trotted through the marshes of France and visited the cathedrals of Italy. He'd tracked his quarry through months and weeks of grueling guesswork. Where were the nukes? Had the government of Qatar made the shipment? Only time would tell. But for now, Jonas had a rather prickly situation standing before him.  The blade o...

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“The Little Man” by Jason Abshire

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In South Louisiana, fishing is more than a pastime, it’s a time-honored tradition, and way of life. It’s core to many a Cajun's existence. Cajuns set out in their bateaus and pirogues and traverse the swamps, marshes, and bayous incessantly. Their purpose, to harvest fish and other aquatic yummies, such as crawfish, crabs, and shrimp—this stands as many Cajun’s income. Pierre, a local Cajun fisherman, spent his life participating in this beloved Cajun tradition, through the week he earned his wages as a deckhand on a shrimping boat hauling i...

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“Charisma is a Cheating Man’s Best Friend” by Lu Ka

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Hello. I’m Ruri. Let’s gossip for a bit. Just you and me, okay? This scenario feels somewhat unhinged to me. A casual man who lives in London, UK is tearing up the friendship of two women living in two separate countries by dating to one of them, which caused her to push away the other woman, driving a wedge between them . I should have seen the red flags, right? I should have known, based on the whole character trait that singularly defines him (that being he talks in a flirty way to everyone who has a vagina) that he is a cheater, RIGHT?! ...

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“Just Changing” by Mandy Waters

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Every morning I wake up one minute before my alarm goes off. The first thing I do is roll over to cancel said alarm before the siren blares, giving me the worst migraine a person could possibly imagine.  I take a moment to wake up, rubbing my eyes and stretching a bit. After all, it feels good to get moving after a full 8 hours of sleep. This is the second thing I do every morning.  Next on the list is opening the drapes. I look out the window and onto the roofs of the other old buildings in town. I see the ocean in the distance an...

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“The Cosmic Imbalance of a Lucky Foot” by Jamie Roe

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Fisker ran through the tall grass as fast as his tiny legs could carry him, the green blades whipping past his face in a blur. The wind coursed through his brown fur as his long ears flapped wildly behind. A clump of bright orange fur was held tightly within his large front teeth. The moon was full in the great beyond high above. Her radiant beauty shone with grace over the ocean of flowing grass, illuminating the narrow trail beneath the waves. But dark clouds brewed on the horizon, growing ever closer on a hurried wind. Fisker darted lef...

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“The Best Helper” by Lashun Williams

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“I can do this. I just need to--” “Your wife isn’t going to accept this, and you know it.” I demanded Derek to put down his debit card. Too late. The transaction approved. With a relieved sigh, Derek lowered his phone and card. Defeated, I slouched on the other end of the couch. Disappointment flooded my stomach. Instead of bile clogging my throat, it was warm air. “Derek…” “I need to help these girls, Mark. They need my help. I’m the only one that can help them.” “Winning lottery tickets doesn’t make you a millionaire, Derek!” I...

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“Seven Years Bad Luck” by Sonia Ferrigno

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After the bang came the crash. Mark swivelled around, still busy tying a Van Wijk knot on his maroon Paisley tie to just the right size. It was all in the tie. Mark could tell if a man was worth his time by his tie. A guy with a Windsor knot deserved his respect. A bit old school, but a tough client and loaded.  Shit. He had slammed the door to the dressing room, sending shards of glass all over the plush ivory carpet. I must stop working out so hard at the gym. He smiled at his reflection in the bathroom mirror.  'Mr Marc!' c...

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“Just Politics” by Asha Ingram

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I sit and stare at my phone in the D.C police station. My hands feel clammy, my stomach has knotted itself into a ball. I’m obviously nervous, but the thing that I feel people can’t see so clearly is the feeling of irritation I’m overcome with. Must be that goddamn media, I think to myself. Why else would a woman like me, the wife of one of the senate's most prominent senators be sitting here, in a grimy police station amongst all of the filth of the world. Beside me, a young boy sits, probably about 20 or something, I feel as he watches me...

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“Bad Luck Revolution” by Nathania Harris

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I picked up a charm It was teal and bucked I thought it was A bit of good luck I want you to hear The lesson I learned It has been imagined Now I have adjourned Day One:  Do the flowers bloom Like my new Transaction My chance to make An extra action I made a change Be filled with cheer I wish I wish Before new years Make things right From things before My big mistakes And so much more I had a secret I had to hide Made a big mistake I had classified My teacher from 2nd 4th and 5th Made me sit With Cassandra Kits So then ...

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“The Falsehood of a Night Jailed Demon” by 姐 姐

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Trigger Warning (TW)/ Content Warning (CW): Manipulation, Dark Themes, Death "A-1 to B-1. If there's such a thing as lady luck, I got it," I said confidently, moving a chess piece on the board. Although it was chilly in late August, it was the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month. I wanted to participate in the experience of the Hungry Ghost Festival after seeing a poster that said, "Night JaDe," including the whereabouts and timing of the event. The capitalization of the 'D' was odd, but I figured it was a typo. Marshall, a young adol...

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