Write about two mortal enemies who must work together.

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“To Catch a Super” by Stephen Hansen

Submitted to Contest #263

Flyguy landed squarely on the sidewalk in front of Dave’s Midtown Bar & Grill. He smiled and held the door for an exiting patron then entered. Yacht rock filled the room signaling that ladies night was well underway. Flyguy waved off the dining hostess and made his way to the bar where Jamie, an ex-marine with extraordinary biceps and a dimpled chin was serving up drinks. There were no empty bar seats. Flyguy turned sideways and squeezed his otherworldly physique between tw...

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“Party Time” by David Pearce

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Henry’s mum was aghast. “The viper,” she gasped, “the reptile, the slimy little…” Ellie thought it best to let her anger run its course. She would not have used such language to describe her child and this was not the time to point out the inappropriateness of “slimy” with regard to…or to remind her that her son was nearly nineteen. “How did he..? Is it too..?” She waved the invitation list below Ellie’s nose as if to imply that it must be her fault. “Both of them! That Viking! That Thor!” She had begun to run out of punctuation, first quest...

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“Story 26” by Paul Simpkin

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(This is a sequel to Story 25 published on this site in June.)In the history of the world there have been many times when mortal enemies have decided to work together for the good of the common purpose. For obvious reasons the historical accounts must usually remain secret but for less obvious reasons on very rare occasions the stories can be made public. In the following account confidential information has been redacted.Robin Hood was looking carefully at his new recruit as he showed him round the camp, which was based in S******* Forest. ...

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“An Evil Without.” by Raquel Ajayi

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It's been at least 15 years since we became the people we are today. Even from childhood, we would be put into these situations where we would have to go against each other. A loud deafening ringing in my ear would appear every time he would attempt to speak to me. It was almost as if we were destined to be rivals. Yet here we were at the top of a snowy mountain facing each other. Usually, we would never look eye to eye, but today was different. Today was the day I ended his evil acts. This rivalry, this excruciating ring in my ears and the ...

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“Fire and Ice” by Abby Powers

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“You bring me here against my will, tie me to this incredibly uncomfortable chair, and now you expect me to help you?” Cressa spat, staring at Gidget with a look of complete bewilderment. “To be fair, this is the only chair I had.” Gidget shrugged and sat on the floor in front of her, crossing her legs as though she was readying herself for a story time in school. “But what else was I supposed to do?” Gidget threw her hands up, baffled. “You ignored all of my notes, all of my calls, and every single one of my attempts to contact you.” “Don't...

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“Hero and Villain” by Eli Peyton

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Once upon a time in the peaceful kingdom of Arindale, there were two mortal enemies named Aria and Marcus. Aria was the Princess of Arindale, with her flowing golden hair and bright blue eyes. She was beloved by all of her subjects, but she constantly worried about what people said . On the other hand, Marcus was the leader of the neighboring kingdom of Thorne, with his dark hair and beautiful green eyes, he was feared by all who crossed his path, he also worried . The feud between Aria and Marcus began many years ago when their fathers, the...

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“Fire & Water” by Kimberley Connor

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Lu paced across the floor of her room. There was no doubt she would pass tonight’s Final Trials, but would she rank First Mage? Either way, tomorrow she would be finished at the Middington Academy of Magic, and never have to suffer Endora’s cruel bullying again. The only downside to not becoming First Mage tonight was that Endora would, if she herself did not. That would just be wrong. Bullying aside, they vied for first place in everything. It wa...

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“Killer of my Father” by Amaya D'Agostino

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"Get the fuck away from me," Zaelia spits as she breaks free from Rikers' grip. The sword he's holding is scorching, leaving Zaelia shaking just by the sheer heat of it. Riker lets go, but Zaelia knows she would be dead from his power if he didn't.She nearly collapses, sweat and frustration swirling in Zaelia's vision. The sweat makes her hot and her head pounds from the two-hour "practice," if she could even call it that.More like a punishment, in Zaelia's eyes. Riker wishes he could punish her more.Riker had spent the last session blasting...

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“The Ghost and the Half-Blood” by Meagan McQuigge-Derkacz

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The Ghost and the Half-Blood “Marley, I’m too old for this running, my sweet child,” Mek Hemlock wheezed, his breath coming in laboured gasps as he stumbled over the uneven ground. The rest of the group was already several paces ahead, their hurried footsteps barely audible over the pounding of Marley’s heart. “I know, Mr. Hemlock,” Marley replied, her voice laced with urgency as she gently gripped his arm to steady him. “But we have to keep going if we want to live. It’s almost nightfall. We can’t let them find us...

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“Mortal Enemies or Destined Partners? ” by Stacy Parker

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The Fiery Phoenix was in chains tied to the walls of Frostbite’s icy prison.“You broke my heart and refused my proposal! I loved you! I was ready to spend my life with you, but you said no!” Frostbite said with an icy cold glare. “I wasn’t ready! Can you blame me? I was young and didn’t want to leave my family yet. I am sorry that I hurt you! I loved you as well!” The Fiery Phoenix said with passion. “Clearly you didn’t love me enough, but it really is too bad I don’t love you anymore!” Frostbite said as he aimed his hands at her t...

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“Wasteland War” by Paul Hellyer

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The lumbering tanks rolled forward, flanked by vast numbers of grey uniformed infantry. Above them, fighter jets roared across the sky jubilantly. Further south, Denson was sitting in the command vehicle, a camo painted van with many antennas and a radar dish on its roof. All the battlefield information was at his fingertips. He watched as the tanks rolled forward on the display screen, expectantly waiting to see if an ambush would commence, or if there were any other unplanned events. So far so good, they were claiming m...

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“Fur, Fangs, and Falsehoods” by Jace Keeler

Submitted to Contest #263

Trigger Warning: Violence and Psychological Manipulation.This story contains depictions of violence, including weapon use and poisoning, as well as intense psychological conflict. Felix Thornes, a cunning fox with a flair for theatrics, sat comfortably within the plush interior of his personalized coach. The vibrant orange of his fur contrasted with the warm glow of the swaying lantern hanging outside. His sleek, pointed features were framed by a rich auburn coat, darkening to near-black at his ears, the tip of his carefully groomed tail, an...

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“The unity beyond the grave” by Kashvi Jairath

Submitted to Contest #263

You might think when you die, all these extreme emotions: hate, love, friendships, enemies, and whatnot, cease to exist, but rather they live on in the souls found in heaven and hell. These creatures, enemies residing on opposite ends of the earth, hadn’t had contact with each other for many centuries. Now, with an exceptional angel and his devil, all that was about to change.Darius raced down the clouds, flapping his feathery white wings and brushing his fluffy brown hair out of his sparkling green eyes. His feathery clothes caught around h...

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“Truce of Love” by Transforming Wagon

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Eyes followed the trail of a slender figure clad in purple whose fine shoes echoed with every step. He walked alone with a confident gait and a briefcase in his gloved hand. Swinging tailcoats followed his steady pace, pressed but never in a hurry. Under the brim of an elegant hat that matched the color of his attire, his face produced a smirk at the sight of the pale tower. Riddled with markings and symbols of unknown origin, the structure stood proud at the center of the Verdant Valley. It was the watchful eye of Varta, and it had guarded ...

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Write about two mortal enemies who must work together.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 29 stories

“To Catch a Super” by Stephen Hansen

“Party Time” by David Pearce

“Story 26” by Paul Simpkin

“An Evil Without.” by Raquel Ajayi

“Fire and Ice” by Abby Powers

“Hero and Villain” by Eli Peyton

“Fire & Water” by Kimberley Connor

“Killer of my Father” by Amaya D'Agostino

“The Ghost and the Half-Blood” by Meagan McQuigge-Derkacz

“Mortal Enemies or Destined Partners? ” by Stacy Parker

“Wasteland War” by Paul Hellyer

“Fur, Fangs, and Falsehoods” by Jace Keeler

“The unity beyond the grave” by Kashvi Jairath

“Truce of Love” by Transforming Wagon

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Write a story from the antagonist’s point of view.

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Center your story around someone facing their biggest fear or enemy.

Write the origin story of a notorious villain.

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