Start or end your story with someone saying, “We have all the time in the world.”

Posted in Dialogue on Jan 19, 2024

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“White Rabbit” by Rochelle Bourns

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It was hitting off as one of those days where Lucy Clare could have really used a psychic. Another one, in fact, since she herself was listed as “psychometrist” under the NSA’s experimental assets category. Ideally, this other clairvoyant could walk into the underground lab facility armed with an arsenal of sarcastic quips and no emotions compromised.“Nick Sheridan,” Georgia Phillips, head of the NSA’s classified psychic division, announced by way of greeting as everyone settled into their seats in the conference room.The image of a happy co...

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“The Flowers on the Wall” by Krystal Exton

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“There are flowers on the wall…”Eleanor’s wall opposite her bed, which was usually a bland shade of grey, was erupting with life. A variety of bouquets full of roses, tulips, daffodils, hydrangeas, and frangipani decorated the small space in a vibrant burst of colour.Jeanie stood at Eleanor’s bedside, eyeing the wall dubiously. “Well, where did they come from?”“George, my brother, brought them here for me.” Eleanor frowned for a moment, “It’s funny. I haven’t seen him for so long, and he looks like he hasn’t aged a day.”Eleanor wat...

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“Time, Anyone?” by Kristina Heiks

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Time, anyone? We have all the time in the world. Seriously? Who says that because I don’t feel like I have any time at all. My day spins by so fast I’ve barely registered sunrise before its suddenly dark again. Up, coffee, boots on, car started, off we go for another round on the carousel. Today is cold and the car hesitates, not wanting to start. “Com’on” I mutter, slapping the dash. “You can do this.” Another crank and it groans to life. I sit and let it idle a minute, another moment lost to my in-a-hurry morning. Putting ...

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“Embracing Tomorrow” by Penelope Autumn

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“We have all the time in the world. At least that’s what he told me. But now he’s gone, isn't he.” One moment your life’s perfect, and the next, everything seems to be falling apart. “I’m so sorry Liv.” she leaned in for a hug, “I’m here, I’m always here.” Obviously I was thankful for Eliana, she always seemed to be right there when I needed her. But I just couldn’t believe her, she may not always be here. He wasn’t. ‘Always’ seemed like a blissful lie now. “I was working when it happened.” I started slowly, “Just a norm...

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“Coffee Talk” by Adrian Scebelo

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Jacob showed up at my house at 1:30 pm, the same time he did every Saturday. I watched him pull in the driveway from my window before seeing the “here” text on my phone. Unlike usual, I wasn’t outside on the front steps waiting for him. Instead, I was lingering by the door, wondering how long I could stay in the house before he drove away without me when my phone buzzed for a second time. “you coming?” I debated replying with a last minute excuse. A “sorry, just caught a stomach bug,” would do. It might as well have been true, my st...

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“Flee ” by Harris ;D

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By the time he had left the factory, the sun had just about fallen behind the ragged city skyline. Burnt buildings, collapsed roofs, two or three storey blocks fallen onto their sides, with bricks and chunks of stone spilling onto the earth, made mounds and hills where there had been flat land. If anyone braved them, perhaps they could see the entirety of the city from where they stood. People would often crowd around them for days, crying and screaming as they lifted rock and tossed loose stone. Amar shook his head, it was a terrible busin...

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“Doing Hard Time” by Vesta Bartholomew

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Leonora ran at breakneck speed through the wild untamed forest of Eastern Hemlock and White Pine trees, her long black hair streaming behind her and her brown and white spaniel, Tempus, close at her heels. Thorns and pricker bushes tore into the soft flesh of her light reddish brown skin of her face and arms but she had no time to assess the damage. She plunged without a thought into the babbling stream who had been her companion since childhood. The bottom of her expensive exquisite white gown was s...

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“TWO YEARS TO INVASION: TIME IS NOT ON OUR SIDE” by Melinda Madrigal

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"We have all the time in the world." That's what the members of our government keep saying. I don't believe them. I don't think the people believe them either. Time is precious. The members of our government do not understand that. They don't understand what's going to happen to us if we don't have a plan. A little over three months ago NASA detected a strange object on its way to earth. Nobody knew what the object was. It was too far away to have a clear view. The government speculated on what it could be. The people also speculated on ...

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“The Performance” by Kayla Pater

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“We have all the time in the world.” She sniffled at Charlie’s words, wiping a stray tear from her cheek with her sleeve. Her classical violin, a gift from her mother, sat beside her on the bed, discarded in a fit of defeat. The bow was still held tight in her palm, making her pale skin even paler. She would’ve broken the bow, if not for Charlie’s soft hands prying it from her fingers. “All the time in the world? You’re kidding, right?” She said softly, curling around herself. “I won’t get good at this, no matter how much time passes!” ...

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“I'm Tired of Running” by Baron Crase

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This story contains death, talking tentatively about substance abuse, and some language. The organ sounded like a horn in the deep. My feet hurt, but that was far from the focus of the moment. Row after row of men and women alike mostly staring straight ahead, tears welling in their eyes, while the rest admired the salt residue on their shoes. The air hung heavy; each breath felt forced as the elephant sat on everybody’s chest. My eyes were dry even as my heart was f...

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“Saturday Night at Gino's” by Eleanor J Winstanley

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‘We have all the time in the world,’ Sean whispered across the table, gradually withdrawing his hand from hers. For Sadie, the tiny table had just gotten so much wider, and she felt as if she sat so much further from him now. She swallowed hard, focusing her eyes on the blood – red napkin laying in a crumpled heap next to her plate of barely – eaten Bolognese. She hoped it would help her to fight the tears back. A rising nausea began to overwhelm her, and she reached hurriedly for the tall glass of table – water. Se...

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Start or end your story with someone saying, “We have all the time in the world.”

Submissions are closed

✍️ 71 stories

“White Rabbit” by Rochelle Bourns

“The Flowers on the Wall” by Krystal Exton

“Time, Anyone?” by Kristina Heiks

“Embracing Tomorrow” by Penelope Autumn

“Coffee Talk” by Adrian Scebelo

“Flee ” by Harris ;D

“Doing Hard Time” by Vesta Bartholomew

“TWO YEARS TO INVASION: TIME IS NOT ON OUR SIDE” by Melinda Madrigal

“The Performance” by Kayla Pater

“I'm Tired of Running” by Baron Crase

“Saturday Night at Gino's” by Eleanor J Winstanley

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about someone whose time is running out.

Write a story about someone who wishes they could turn back time.

Write about someone taking advantage of some unexpected free time.

Set your story in a place that’s frozen in time — literally or metaphorically.

Contest #234

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$250

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Contest entries

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