Write your story from the perspective of a side character.

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“A Fly On the Wall ” by Rachel Dolphin

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Hope slipped into her desk, a minute after the bell, glancing down at a small slip of ripped notebook paper that had been artfully placed on her desk, directly in her line of vision. She did not look pleased, but some unseen compulsion seemed to force her to unfold it and read its contents. Judging by her expression it wasn’t a note from a secret admirer. In fact, I knew exactly who had written it and what it contained. This was already the second day that I’ve been chilling in my corner and I already knew the dynamics of this ...

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“If Only They All Knew the Train” by Emma Silver

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Life is always on the go; I get no breaks, no stops, no rest. I am essential, and without me, there would be no subway system. In a sense, I do take much pride in being the backbone of New York City transportation. New technological advancements made it possible for me, the train, to operate independently without a conductor. One of the more interesting parts of my job is listening to people (not with your ears, human). Whenever somebody enters one of my cars, I know their emotional state. I can prove it to you: a teen girl entered, and...

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“Andromeda” by Kat Steel

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Andromeda had been so rightfully named, I had often thought. She brought constellations into view in stark sunlight, and swept with her all the wonder of worlds I knew nothing of. It was in how white-hot stars danced in her eyes when her famous temper broke free, and in how so very small my little world was when she appeared; with her came the endless beauty of summer, enough for roses to die of jealousy in the radiance of her visage. She’d a talent for frightening off suitors by the droves with her sly wit and pride. The maids of the mano...

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“The Baker” by Raven Lutheal

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The Baker“Hello there, my name is Donny, I’m the baker of the town Knocks. I don’t want to be vain, or anything like that, but, even though I am old, I can knock your socks off with my baking, at least that’s what the young people say, anyway.Yes, it's peaceful here, but it does get noisy sometimes. Like, when a popular adventurer stays in town for a few days, or, when a hero, oh my goodness, when a hero stays for a night, well, let’s just say I find it hard to work the next day.Other than those moments, I do enjoy living here. Speaking of, ...

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“A Quiet Sort of Happiness” by Gabbie S.

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Crack. That was the sound of my heart breaking. I can feel the fissures forming, the lines running through the middle in jagged formations. I’m happy for them, I really am, but their happiness came at a price. I was the one who paid it. I can hear the crowd roaring in my ears, but it feels muffled and muted as I stare at the two people on the platform in front of us. Tears start rolling down my cheeks and I can’t stop them. My first thought is to panic, I don’t want people to see me crying right now but then I realize. It doesn’t matter. I...

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“Her Happy Memories” by Sahiti Rayaprolu

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I stopped in my tracks. My heart was pounding harder than ever, and my head was spinning. No, I thought. No. This can’t be happening. “-hwa? Jae-hwa? Are you still there?”I perked up and slowly responded. “Sorry, Mom. I spaced out. I’m on my way now.” I ran to the car, turned on the engine and rushed over to the hospital. Tears gushed down my cheeks as I ran into the building. They ran all the tests. They said she has some terminal illness. She only has one month left to live. I slowly opened the door and saw my older sister l...

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“What About...Me?” by Briana Jolie

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There she is! The blue-eyed blonde girl in her lavish piece of clothing, a black classy crepe dress that shapes her slim waist accessorized with her sparkling necklace and diamond earrings that almost certainly telling me I'm out at elbows, she's the popular girl at high school and college back then, that's her, Aki (short for Akisha).I'm a fortuition person enough to be friends with her, unexpectedly. Once at the bookstore when we aimed for the same book, that was the only book left of- "To Be Love is Not Enough"- it was an all-time fa...

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“Pop Tarts and Lock Boxes” by Violet Flowers

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In the corner, slumped into an armchair, I watch as Ruth, Alex, and Daniel prepare to leave the house. Daniel slips on a pair of blue knit gloves, a pair that his mother sent him for Christmas. Alex laces up his work boots, boots he bought when he wanted to build a shed in the dirt out back. Ruth lifts up her unbuttoned flannel shirt and tucks a handgun between her T-shirt and her jeans. Jeans covered in paint from when we painted Alex’s shed. “You sure you can’t come?” Ruth asks. I shake my head slowly. “I’m way too sick. I’ve...

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“Good man” by Kevin Bao

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For all my life as a grim reaper, I seek for souls and toss them to either heaven or hell. It is truly a tough job. I have been to various places and met various religions, none of them really interested me or left me with any deep impression. However, there was this one particular place that I have been wondering inside recently that seemed to sear my insides. It is impossible for me to forgot this story. I know I shouldn’t really lose focus in my work of this repeatedly, tedious, soul collecting, soul judgement and soul tossing...

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“See No Evil” by Tanae Taylor

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It would be just my luck that the day I would confess my love to Perfecta, that we would be held hostage by the most notorious villain in the world. I planned this day out flawlessly. I know she works weekends because every time I’ve come on a weekday, she wouldn’t be there, so it had to be this Saturday. I got up this morning, put on my favorite gray collared shirt and left the house, and now I’m sitting on the floor tied to a podium. Today was supposed to be my day, now it’s Professor Wicked’s day. “With the press of this button, I’...

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“Here we go again” by T H Galligan

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Here we go again.Superhero has arrived. He literally dropped out of the sky and landed right behind Super-Villain. Of course, Super-Villain is caught unawares. He was halfway through his usual speech about how nothing could stop him now. But, of course, Superhero will, he always does.Yep, Superhero has smashed his way through the first line of kill-bots and starts dismantling the doomsday machine.Boy am I glad that I was not ordered to be in the first line, those guys look wrecked. I was in the first line once and survived. In fact, I was im...

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“The Secret race ” by Marjorie Kabwe

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Kale Truman was the fastest runner on campus. He was fit and had perfect form. He could run a 300 meter race without breaking a sweat in record time. Among his peers he was the best of the best, a true 3 times National champion with a goal to qualify for the Olympics in Italy. He was a brand ambassador for Light Wear, a sportswear company. He also sponsored several charities and for someone in their final year of studies, did a lot of community service. Compared to him, I was a regular Joe. I was a freshmen with no interest in actual extracu...

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“The Conscript Climb” by Joe S

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“Quiet yourself, tanner-boy.” Jensen froze at the harsh whisper. He craned his neck high, his eyes straining to see through the the fierce sun. sand and dust kicked up by the motions of the hunting party obscured his surroundings, burning his eyes, reducing the world above his head to a hazy burn of blurring images. Vague shapes clambered above him, heavy armoured shapes that moved across the shifting cliff face with feline ease. Jensen cursed under his breath, squeezing his eyes hard against the growing a...

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“Why Don't You?” by Christine Hungerford

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You should know that Wolfspider is not just a wolf. He is not just any wolf. He is a shapeshifter. A wild, ferocious, kill-an-innocent-rabbit-in-the-night evil circus ringmaster who prowls about with his eight wolf eyes glowing with blackness so devoid of color you think you’re looking into the eyes of darkness himself. &nbs...

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“Her Reflections” by Mildred Achoch

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I wipe the fog off the bathroom mirror and my mind. This is the end, isn’t it? Well, I am going to go out with a bang. “Isn’t it wonderful how they have finally settled down? I’ve been following their story right from the beginning. So inspiring. If two people who are so different can commit to living their lives together, for better or for worse, then I think our chances are quite good. We already have so much in common, right?” No reply. He is distant. Well, more distant than usual. Distance is part and parcel of his world. Wh...

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Write your story from the perspective of a side character.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 143 stories

“A Fly On the Wall ” by Rachel Dolphin

“If Only They All Knew the Train” by Emma Silver

“Andromeda” by Kat Steel

“The Baker” by Raven Lutheal

“A Quiet Sort of Happiness” by Gabbie S.

“Her Happy Memories” by Sahiti Rayaprolu

“What About...Me?” by Briana Jolie

“Pop Tarts and Lock Boxes” by Violet Flowers

“Good man” by Kevin Bao

“See No Evil” by Tanae Taylor

“Here we go again” by T H Galligan

“The Secret race ” by Marjorie Kabwe

“The Conscript Climb” by Joe S

“Why Don't You?” by Christine Hungerford

“Her Reflections” by Mildred Achoch

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story from the point of view of three different characters.

Write about a person trying to see something from another’s point of view.

Write a story that switches between first person and third person point of view.

Write about a character who can suddenly see through another person's eyes — literally.

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