Write a story about an argument that seems to be about one thing, but is actually about another.

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“A Smaller Step” by Robert Blevins

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The two astronauts waited patiently in the main corridor on the west side of the station, dressed in pressure suits and carrying helmets. One of them sat on a metal bench; the other stood at the door to the Ready Room and peered through the glass porthole, watching the activity inside. “What are they doing?” asked Matthews. “They’ve got a lunar map spread out on the table. They’re studying it and talking about something.” &nb...

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“Barking Up the Wrong Tree” by Calvin Fong

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“I’ve wanted this since I was 5!” Noah exclaimed, slamming his book shut. He couldn’t believe they were having this argument again. Cassie and he had been married for 3 years now. They didn’t fight often, but there was one issue they vehemently disagreed on. Early in marriage, she had heartlessly crushed his childhood dream. She refused to let him have a dog. Noah didn’t want to give up. He was almost optimistic when Cassie had walked into the bedroom that night saying she needed to talk. At least she was thinking about it. “You ...

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“Don't drive so fast.” by Sandra Wheatley

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16th July 2020 Sandra Wheatley sandrawheatley@live.co.uk wordcount 1311 ‘’If you don’t slow down, I’m going to get out of this car and walk’’ ‘’You are hilarious, we are miles from the town, where are you going to walk too?’’ ‘’That is beside the point, the point is, will you please slow down, you are driving like a maniac and I don’t like it. A good driver does not make his passengers feel unsafe. Besides that, we are on a country road and you do not have a clear line of sight. If something comes around the next bend doing the...

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“Fortunes” by PK Spice

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“I need more time to think about it.” Justin growled as he tossed his cigarette butt off the cliff. “I’m sick of arguing about it!”Cora sighed as she debated what to say next. “Can’t you give me a real answer? Why won’t you do it?”Justin tilted his head and squinted at her as he lit another cigarette. He inhaled deeply, held the smoke in a bit longer than usual, then slowly exhaled as he tried not to lose his temper.“You’re expecting an awful lot from me.” He paused and pointed the two fingers holding the cigarette at her as his anger grew. ...

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“The Rift” by Cara H

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The Rift I “Alex, do you remember this?” Seventy-year-old Sabella Laaksonen handed an old Polaroid picture to her sixty-four-year-old brother. A rangy pre-teen girl with strawberry-blonde hair and freckles across her nose stood beside a young dark-haired boy with a similarly freckled nose. A rope ladder extended into the tree behind them, leading up to a treehouse. The boy held a hammer and the girl held a saw. “You’d think it was us that did the work and not Dad,” Sabella chuckled. “Now we’re both gray and I don’t think it would be wise fo...

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“The Bus Stop” by Magsi Rover

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August— It was 9:30 in the evening somewhere along the busy buzzing streets of Makati, where corporate buildings glimmered as if it were Christmas eve. A gentle, yet cold breeze brushed across my face as I waited quietly at the bus stop near Ayala triangle gardens.It was perhaps, because of the massive collection of trees around the park which made it a popular destination for young and old corporate workers to gather and meet. Not to mention, there are quite a few popular cafés around the area, as well as notable restaurant...

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“What Did We Learn?” by Bruce Charles

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“I can’t believe you would even think about doing this!” a man shouted. The young interracial couple who sat across him cringed from his outburst. The woman next to him was embarrassed and tried to call him down. “George, there’s people around. Can’t we do this some other time?” “Some other time?” George said viciously. “There is no other time, we need to put a stop to this right now.” He pointed at the couple angrily. “I forbid this from happening.” “Dad!” his son protested. “I’m an adult now, you can’t just-” “I’m not going to budg...

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“AFTER” by Sean Scullion

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Michelle opened her eyes, startled that she could. After the startle wore off, she started to realize the oxygen hose that had irritated her nose so was gone, as was the intravenous and all the horrid tape on her arm. She then began to take in her surroundings. The faux pine paneling of the hospital room was missing; instead, there was sturdy, steady plaster walls over mirror-sheen marble floors. The lemon-tinged cleanser smell was missing, replaced with a slightly fresh but dusty taste. She began to stand, but then noticed someone beside he...

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“The Fight” by Kaye Salangsang

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I feel like crap. I looked around my apartment and I tried to remember what happened the previous night. I remember drinking with my best friend, Danny. Then we got into an argument. I stormed out of wherever we were hanging out and went to another bar? I can't be too sure. But I definitely remember drinking a lot. Even now, I still don't remember just what the hell Danny and I argued about. Was it about Adam, my lying ex-boyfriend? Or maybe it was about Hallie, His lying ex-girlfriend? I remember yelling. Lots of cursing. I vaguely re...

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“New Beginnings” by Deanna Black

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The silly animal ruined Mom's asparagus, scratching away at its' hind parts gleefully. "Please, take that thing with you!" Mom pleaded with me. I was not swayed. "I'm only here for a couple more hours and you're still complaining about this? Taco never hurt a fly!" "Well, I'm sick of it!" All it does is make messes." She said this while shooing him away again. "I'm so glad I'll never have to clean up after this thing again." She rolled her eyes. "You don't even eat asparagus. I don't understand why you toil so?!" "You know I hate animals....

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“Come again ?!” by Nessrine Boukhari

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_so you admit to it !Unnerved by her unnecessary shouting and inconsiderate behaviour, mark was tempted to just say yes, to annoy her and enjoy the show that might infold if she feels mad enough to start throwing a tantrum here and now . Luckily , he wasn't in a bad mood today so making Carla mad will wait, especially that he has his hands full with his latest project.Instead of lashing out and letting all his pent up energy explode , he decided to play it safe by inquiring about the subject that seems important enough that Carla prioritized...

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“Jimmy and Bobby” by Gebi Sihotang

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It was Sunday and it was morning. The sun hit the grass beautifully and created this somewhat vehement sensation. The birds chirped impishly as they mocked all the nearby audiences. The only audience happened to be Jimmy. He stared that view from the kitchen’s window. His headache was too much for him. He slurped his first cup of coffee, but it didn’t help to fix his problem. His scrawny figure emphasized his agitation as his headache took over almost his humanity for good. Jimmy grabbed his phone and sought some back up. "Hello? Bobby? It...

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“Nothing and Everything” by Patricia Francis

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The day started out the same as any other. She rolled back and forth in bed trying to force herself to get out of bed. "It's 1:30 pm", she muttered to herself while checking her social media notifications. Every night she set multiple alarms with self promises to wake up early, but would end up snoozing each one. She sat up reluctantly and lifted her eyes to see him holding a cup of green tea. "Good morning, sleepyhead!", he said cheerfully well into the day. "Ugh...", she groaned. The morning had bid farewell as usual. She thanked him, gulp...

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“Miranda” by Benny Njuguna

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"You want to beat me because I told you it's your fault, it would not have occurred," he says. "Ok, go ahead. Just remember before you throw your first blow, I'm not afraid of you." John looks at him in amazement while working his mind to control the anger that is rising in him. "Are you insane?" asks James in deep-angry voice. "Do you think I will do something as stupid as that?" "Yes. If it's not the case, why is your fist being pointed in my direction?" John doesn't respond. He continues staring at James in awe. "You have an an...

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“The Picture Frame ” by Beatrix Weber

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WOMAN- Stop. Just Stop. MAN- What do you mean? “Just Stop”? Stop what? MAN tosses a hammer to the ground. It lands with a loud thud. He looks over his shoulder at WOMAN, her hands are on her hips. Her lips are pursed tightly. Her spine is rigid. MAN- I’m hanging it up just like you asked. What could I possibly be doing wrong now? WOMAN- The way you’re hitting the nail… I know you’re going to leave a permanent mark in the wall. Not to mention the frame is completely off center. MAN- Alright then, if you know how to hang it better tha...

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Write a story about an argument that seems to be about one thing, but is actually about another.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 121 stories

“A Smaller Step” by Robert Blevins

“Barking Up the Wrong Tree” by Calvin Fong

“Don't drive so fast.” by Sandra Wheatley

“Fortunes” by PK Spice

“The Rift” by Cara H

“The Bus Stop” by Magsi Rover

“What Did We Learn?” by Bruce Charles

“AFTER” by Sean Scullion

“The Fight” by Kaye Salangsang

“New Beginnings” by Deanna Black

“Come again ?!” by Nessrine Boukhari

“Jimmy and Bobby” by Gebi Sihotang

“Nothing and Everything” by Patricia Francis

“Miranda” by Benny Njuguna

“The Picture Frame ” by Beatrix Weber

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