Start your story with a character saying “Are you there, God? It’s me…”

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“Oh No . . . Not Again.” by Phil Manders

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Aubrey squinted at the bedside clock. It was four in the morning and the summer dawn was forcing its way in through a gap in the curtains.“Oh no.” He said, as he realised he’d made it through another night. “Not again.”He struggled to sit up. His twisted sheets refused to let go of his legs, after a bit of a tussle, he gave in and rolled onto his back. Images of a walrus heaving itself across a beach flashed through his mind. He lay still for a moment panting. His chest sounding like old bagpipes.The home never really slept. The majority of ...

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“Are you there, God? I'm questioning everything.” by Amber Horner

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Are you there, God? It’s me, Lizzie, the girl questioning everything she thought she knew. You certainly love to throw curveballs and challenge people, don’t you, God? I’ve always done everything I was taught throughout childhood, been the girl I thought I should be. And now, because of one person, one moment, one kiss, I don’t know who I am anymore. My life was still normal until that fateful day in August, when I moved into my college dorm. When I first arrived, my roommate hadn’t gotten there yet, so I had my pick of the two bedrooms. I...

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“Jess” by James Milo

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“Are you there God? It’s me…” I laughed as I slid my best friend’s sled onto the icy lake, then shoved him towards it. I both loved and despised Jess.He was better looking, more popular with girls, and probably smarter than me too.Being a preteen was hard for everyone in at least some aspects. But, he took everything away from me in an instant.Peering over my locker, I felt like a peeping tom, etching the sight of my best friend kissing the one I loved most into permanent memory.No one was more beautiful than Kelly. Although I had never spok...

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“Success” by Bahadrhan Cicek

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“Are you there God? It’s me Khaled. I am coming to you. Will you welcome me there, God? You promised me a future God. Eternal future!” said Khaled. This was the last thought after the burning hole in his head.He was the biggest gift of the family. After long years of struggle, his father Nassif and Malika were finally manage to make their dream true. That moment Khaled smiled first time, they already forgot all the trouble they had. Here it was. “Isn’t it ridiculous?” thought Nassif. All these years, they tried to survive. War, hunger, threa...

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“Made for More” by Cheryl Anderson

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Prologue “Are you there God? It’s me, Caden.” He was alone in his dressing room about to head out on stage for the last show of his tour. He had performed in over thirty sold-out shows in a little over a month. With little time in between shows, he’d made appearances on morning shows and had done radio promotions. He had managed the month before to perform at three award shows and finish a few songs with other artists. It had been a busy few months and practically no downtime. Despite the screaming audience waiting for him, all he wanted ...

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“Mother” by Hollie Nyest

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‘Are you there, god? It’s me…’ she said in a hushed tone. There were a few people near in the middle of the temple but luckily nobody paid her any mind. The closest person was kneeling before the altar, hopefully wrapped up in his prayer.The temple was well lit, the stone under her knees softened by a praying pillow— she couldn’t escape the feeling that all of it was too comfortable, too clean. Things like praying pillows made people too brave—they needed the cold, the pain, the discomfort to humble them, to make them remember their place. C...

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“Are You There God? ” by Michael Hemmings

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“ ‘It’s me. You know who’. That’s what I said. And you know what I got back? Nothing. That’s when I asked you out for coffee. I need help; I am… swallowed up by anguish.” After looking at each other, the Rabbi and Imam turned back to the Priest. The Imam said, “But…” The Rabbi said, “Well…” “You first,” the Imam said with a smile. “You are first in history and in the love of Allah.” “Thanks colleague; in history yes, but first in love does not mean preeminent. We are all loved by HaShem; think of a couple with more than one child. Do th...

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“Nicaragua and me” by Marie Richmond

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Time to BlumeAre you there God? It’s me, Manolo. Ever since we moved to America Mama is not the same. Sure she looks the same. She has the same dark hair pulled into a ponytail and the same hands that make my favorite dish, Gallo Pinto, but she is not the same Mama. God, I need your help to get my Mama back.We left our farm in Nicaragua before the first rays of sun one December morning. Mama led the way carrying my little sister Ana. Mama wanted to leave before Ana woke up. Before the crying and whining. We were lucky she was sleeping. ...

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“A New Baby” by Elaine St. Anne

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“Are you there God? It’s me, Annie. I want to know if you are really real.” That’s how I start my prayer. I am four, kneeling by the side of my bed, praying for my new baby brother. At least that is the way it is in my memory. I know I am four because I am exactly four years older than Adam and he was just born. Today is the day Mommy and Daddy will bring him home from the hospital. It is winter. It is snowing. I am worried. Grandma is standing by the window with the lacy curtain pulled to the side so she can see the road. In a lo...

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“A Tough Call” by Rebecca Stack

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“Are you there God, it’s me Riley? Please be there, I really need you to be there. Show me a sign, give me direction. Which way do I turn? Which path is the correct one?” In her mind’s eye Riley can see the available routes and the sun suddenly shines blindingly on the decision she visualizes on the road to the right. `Can this be a sign?’ thinks Riley, `or is it just highlighting the fact that right is another word for correct? Or am I overthinking this?’ Having just found the love of her life after searching for ma...

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“The Artist” by Amy Wright

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“Are you there, God? It’s me, Bernard. I haven’t been around much lately, mostly because my wife just wouldn’t let me get a word in edgewise. I’ve locked her in the closet for now though, so we can be alone. I’ve tried to be good, God, really I have. It’s just that everyone keeps getting in my way. They don’t know me, my God, they really don't. They think they do, because that’s what I've wanted them to think. I’ve wanted to get out ahead of them, so when I strike they’ll never believe it was me. I spent years on this, God, you know I ...

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“DO YOU REMEMBER?” by Del Gibson

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****TW: Scenes of terminal illness**** “Are you there God? It’s me, Olivia. Please give me strength, my Mum is dying!” I shout into the windy Autumn day. My girlfriend Brie and I are outside Wellington hospital, watching as twilight breaks across the sky, in magenta, orange and gold. She wraps me in one of her infamous cuddles – my safe place. “Olivia,” she gently pushes me away, looking me in the eyes. “Honey, we knew this day would come.” “I know,” I reply, “but it doesn’t make it any easier. It is happening too fast.” After rece...

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“Wrong One” by Nyna Smith

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Are you there, God it’s me Sy and I just wanted to ask you why? Why must everyone I love the most be taken away from me. Why must my heart yearn for the flaws in others, to heal them knowing they'll leave me one day? Why do I self-sabotage with the ones who wanna love me? Everyone has their purpose but what is mine? I write to God almost everyday as if he could somehow write back to me. After ripping yet another undone letter in half . I demanded my body to get up and go to the kitchen. Instead of sitting in my own self pity party, I think i...

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“A Prayer for Peace” by Claire Clayton

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"Are you there God? It's me." I sat with a blanket around me on the hardware floor of my bedroom. The black bookshelf to my left, the closet curtain behind me, and the decorated dresser to my right made a cozy nook for me. Ever since I was a young child, I loved sitting on the ground. It made me feel connected to the Earth- balanced, safe, secure. I shared the room with my twin brother, William, who currently resided in the living room where he was sure to be on the computer. That left me to have a moment of peace and quiet in the busy hous...

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“The Sinners Clause” by Destiny Gibson

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WARNING: A PERSON DIES IN THIS STORY. THERE ARE ALSO CURSE WORDS.“Are you there, God? It’s me again…”The young man’s voice stirred Insiel from a deep meditation. The angel sat in the Garden of Eden under the flowing tendrils of a willow tree, their eyes closed and their legs crossed. Insiel cocked their head to the side, listening, and their salt and pepper hair shifted with the sudden movement.“Why have you been doing the exact opposite of what I pray for lately?” The man continued.“Oh great, this asshole.” Insiel sighed softly to themself,...

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Start your story with a character saying “Are you there, God? It’s me…”

Submissions are closed

✍️ 108 stories

“Oh No . . . Not Again.” by Phil Manders

“Are you there, God? I'm questioning everything.” by Amber Horner

“Jess” by James Milo

“Success” by Bahadrhan Cicek

“Made for More” by Cheryl Anderson

“Mother” by Hollie Nyest

“Are You There God? ” by Michael Hemmings

“Nicaragua and me” by Marie Richmond

“A New Baby” by Elaine St. Anne

“A Tough Call” by Rebecca Stack

“The Artist” by Amy Wright

“DO YOU REMEMBER?” by Del Gibson

“Wrong One” by Nyna Smith

“A Prayer for Peace” by Claire Clayton

“The Sinners Clause” by Destiny Gibson

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story where a character is exploring their religious or spiritual identity.

Write a story about a couple with fundamentally different beliefs.

End your story with a character saying “Thank you, God. Thanks an awful lot.” (sarcastically or not).

Write a story about a teenager whose family is moving.

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