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#104: Introverts and Extroverts

As the height of summer approaches and social distancing restrictions continue to lift, many of our social calendars are filling up fast. For the extroverts among us, this is unequivocal good news — coffee dates, happy hours, and weekend adventures with family and friends are back! But for introverts like me, it can be… a little overwhelming. And though things may soon get “back to normal” (knock on wood), it’s only natural for our muscles to feel a little stiff as we flex them for the first time in a long time!

In any case, whether you’re a staunch introvert or the biggest social butterfly in the world, you should relate to at least one of our prompts this week — and hey, if you end up writing an interesting story, that’s great conversation fodder for your next party.

Before you get to writing, one more thing: you’ll have to forgive me for asking you to enter your stories 24 hours earlier than usual. The deadline for submitting a story to this week’s contest is 11:59PM EDT on Thursday, July 29th. We’ll be going offline for a few hours to make some changes to Prompts — so watch this space!

This week's prompts

Start your story with a character saying, “Are you coming tonight?”

Middle School – 238 stories

Write about someone who everyone thinks is an extrovert, but is actually an introvert.

Character – 75 stories

Write about someone who wants to stay home alone, only for their plans to be disrupted.

Valentine's Day – 145 stories

Write about an introvert and an extrovert who are best friends.

Teens – 105 stories

End your story with the line, “I’m never going out with you again.”

Angst – 103 stories

Stories

“Adolebitque” by Joshua G. J. Insole

Submitted to Contest #104

“Are you coming tonight?”Deana looked up from the cow udder and bucket, upon which she had focused. Nelda Wilsone leaned from behind the corner of the Blacke homestead. One hand gripped a wooden beam and she dangled at a precarious angle. Deana wondered what it would be like if she lost her grip and tumbled face-first into a cowpat. And then chastised herself for such an awful thought. God would send her straight to hell for these mental images. Be good, Deana, she told herself.Deana scrunched her nose, and not because of the animals. “I don...

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“Fight or Flight” by Jude S. Walko

Submitted to Contest #104

"Are you coming tonight, Sarah?", came the question from young Gerard, out of the blue.He was already dressed to the nines, and his Axe body spray was wafting over and overpowering her Kung Pao Chicken. Plus it was distracting her from being inside the horror film she was watching, even if she had seen it a hundred times. “Why on God’s green earth would I bother doing that?”, came her curt reply, between two large tablespoons of sweet and sour pork. “Because it’s Friday, you ain’t got no job, and you ain’t got shit to do!”; He was ...

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“Now You See Me” by Rebekah Taboada

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #104

“Are you coming tonight? Or are you staying behind with them?” Anna looked up to see a couple hovering over her, holding hands. The man simply seemed impatient, his eyebrows raised as he waited for Anna’s response. The woman’s concerned gaze remained fixed on the sleeping children, piled together like puppies. Anna stood, brushing off the seat of her pants and stepping a few paces away from the children. But only a few. “I’ll stay,” Anna responded quietly. “Someone should watch them.” Seven child...

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“The Temperature of Home” by Bob E

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #104

He got engaged the same day I moved out. Whatever. Fair enough. No skin off my nose. Forget the skin off my knees. I found out later that he’d married her on my birthday. You try to think of these things as coincidences. Who knows? I’ve been moving around fairly randomly since then. Not a problem. No big thing. It’s just seeing what fits. The big round global dressing room. I’ve tried a lot of jobs, but learning to work a tap and getting an ESL certificate made me instantly employable all over the world. People always ask me w...

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“Ziggy's Extraordinary Adventure” by Tricia Shulist

Submitted to Contest #104

ZIGGY’S EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURE Plink, plink, plink. My head shot up from my pillow, and I looked around for the source of the sound. Plink, plink, plink. I jumped up from my bed and ran towards the sound. My leash! That means walkies! But my human, Mercedes, was standing there with my leash in her hand, and my purse on the floor by her feet. Dang! I thought. Mercedes wanted to take me out. Not for walkies, but for drivies. Not my favourite. Don’t get me wrong. I love Me...

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“I'm Just Here For The Food” by Karen Torgerson

Submitted to Contest #104

“Are you coming tonight?” Jay asked, sheathing his electric dagger. He stepped over my target’s decimated robotic body. It looked like a human at first glance, but the illusion was easily shattered by the sight of the target’s eyes. Void of pupils, unblinking, and blood red. One look from those eyes made anyone want to turn and run the other way. I wished I had red eyes. “Hmm?” I shook myself from my thoughts and met Jay’s inquiring gaze. “Coming to what?” Jay laughed. “It amazes me how you can know the exact time, down to the second, that...

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“THE LAST DAY I SEE YOU!” by The KK

Submitted to Contest #104

A DAY WITH NOTHING TO DO BY NORTH HUMAN NAMED,CHRIST who was a student at WESTERNITY SCHOOL.he loved to do and made something new things from his dreams comes true.One day,he fell in love to a girl name,Rowlly Magestine who was just genius and smart .Hence,even though he felt crush on her but still doesn't show it to her as he is not that smart than her and of course he is not worth it for it! While he was a student ,Crist wait until his school end and purposed her. For that ,he study hard and always make him always busy with a useful info...

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“The First Awkward Time” by Graham Kinross

Submitted to Contest #104

Some parties are fun. Some are terrible. Some are just weird. Once a year I rolled the dice at the New Year's thing at the big house of a girl who went to school with me when I was knee high to a shorty. My best friend is one of those people who gets to chose between party invites at weekends because he knows a thousand people for every single one I tolerate. I think everyone knows someone like Matt, they make it impossible not to. He wears the cool clothes, says the right things and leaps into every opportunity without overthinking. I p...

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“An Unusual Date” by Lily Rama

Submitted to Contest #104

Dates are hard.But they're especially hard when your date is a 95 year old man who thinks he's 30. Don't ask me why I thought it was a smart idea to join a dating site, much less accept a date from someone who has their age description set as 'probably older than you.'Yeah, now looking back I see where I messed up. And I bet you're thinking why the hell I didn't pick up the clue that the man was probably in his 50s or so. Just read the story and maybe you'll understand!-------------------------------------Shelby stared at her reflection in t...

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“Raine and Alaska” by Allie Redwood

Submitted to Contest #104

I watch intently as she undoes her shoelaces, her short, wavy, brunette hair cascading down around her face like a chocolate fountain. Her nimble fingers move slowly until she frees he foot from her converse. I gradually sit up, catching the attention of Raine. She eyes me through long lashes and a minuscule smile tugs at her lips, the corners of her mouth raising up as she gazes towards me fondly. Without my eyes leaving hers, I lean back and place my palms down either side of me. The warmth of the setting sun lands on my face ad it seem...

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“End Times” by Eurus T.

Submitted to Contest #104

Let’s see.Kid in a ridiculous shirt is looking. The man with a man bun is looking. Woman in red is looking. Even her baby is looking at me. Seriously, I got chills. That is hell of an ugly baby. I remember thinking, is this a nightmare? Am I naked?I looked at my clothes, nope, fully clothed. Then why on earth all of the city is staring at me? I was just walking for a job interview in the 5th avenue, completely lost in my headspace and trying to suppress my social anxiety when I bumped the guy in front of me. I screamed…. ...

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“Blue Christmas” by Rachel Kenley Fry

Submitted to Contest #104

“I’m not going. I told you, this year, I’m really not going.”Nick’s voice sounds like it’s coming from another wing of the house rather than from the other side of the door. I knock again, but without waiting for an answer I push open the door.“I’m coming in, I hope you’re decent!” I announce cheerily, and my eyes begin to water. The room smells like sour milk, tobacco and sweat.“Nick?” I walk to the bed, kicking aside food wrappers and clothes to make a path as I go. “Nick. It’s time to get up. Way past time. Come on man.”I reach above my h...

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“Leo's - Extrovert, Introvert or Both?” by Miss Maggie Maria

Submitted to Contest #104

In the spirit of the leo season and myself as one- I consider my zodiac sign to be seen as extroverted; but can be seen as an introvert as well. Leo's are fun, loud and energetic. Although- around certain people, they can be very quiet and reserved. We are fire signs; that are full of pride, optimism, radiance and different dynamics. Being seen as an extrovert- but a true introvert at heart... I am very careful and observe all options before proceeding.One major factor as a leo- is we will always try to show we are happy and strong. Even whe...

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“Ambivert Perfection” by Pahani Wijeratne

Submitted to Contest #104

“Come on, babe.You can’t be stuck in your house forever, you know! I know I can’t.” Shouted Jeremy.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… He didn’t mean harm, but he was still a bit too harsh towards Coco. Given her background, she suffered from a terrible and traumatic childhood. Her father, well, suffered from substance abuse and constantly inflicted physical, emotional and sexual pain on both Coco, and her mom. On the other hand, as for her mom, as a result of knowing that she cannot seek vengeance from her husband made the horrible...

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“Wipe the Smile off your Face” by A Mehendale

Submitted to Contest #104

She giggles. Tosses her hair, and looks up at her partner, eyes sparkling.Count Ahmed of Vyl smiles down at her, as the music swells to a close. He takes a step back, keeping hold of her hand, though his other arm drops to his side and her own falls from his shoulder, and bows to her, soft lips brushing her knuckles. She nods back at him, and after a moment’s thought, leans forward briefly to press a kiss to his cheek.His face brightens, and he casts his eyes aside, abashed. His voice is warm, when he asks, “Might I have the pleasure of your...

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