Write a story about an ordinary day in a person's life. Use their internal dialogue to make the story interesting.

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“A Nice Saturday Drive” by Corey Hansen

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Lisa was planning a drive to a rural town on Saturday and asked if I’d like to come. She is a realtor and had met a potential new client while hosting an open house. This new client had been drawn to Lisa primarily because she was a woman, expressing her belief that a woman would do a far better job of selling her properties. After a nice chat, she agreed to look at the properties Saturday; the reason for the drive. I had nothing pressing and thought a drive to the mountains sounded like a nice break from the usual traffic battle I face ever...

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“A Day In The Life Of Heaven, PI.” by Marie Maher

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Thursday 05-30Knock, knock, knockin’ on Heaven’s door. That’s what’s playing on my radio as my alarm goes off. And actually, I ought to have a sign outside my office door to that effect. People ought to come knocking. After all, my charges are very reasonable; and divorces, debts owed and missing persons found are all catered for. And, yes, even missing animals. Mike Heaven PI will take anything on. ...

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“A Mundane Day” by Fathima V K

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The radiant sun shone serenely through the glass windows. Local birds chirped merrily outside and the streets busy with the typical workers and local kids, honking and beeping of cars and random shouts from the local vendors.All this went unnoticed by the figure that was curled inside her blankets lost in the world of dreams. What she didn't heed was undoubtedly the mug of cold water in her dear mother's willing hand who stood comfortably by her bedside with a smug expression on her expressive face. The mug held right above her face and soon...

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“My ordinary life” by Patricia Stefaniw

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I am once again blessed to be sitting on a picnic table in the middle of the wilderness area after a late August rain. I am so lucky, that the plans Mark and I have made, are so complete. We are both in our fifties, and have the luxury of time. We both completed our professional careers in our early forties, and have not looked back.Yeah, sure, the money was great, but we were aware of the golden handcuffs of the job, so we avoided the trappings that went with that mindset. No new cars, no big houses, get tents and not campers,... you get th...

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“Donald's Donuts and Coffee...May I Help You?” by Heather Eagar

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The coffee maker whirs as Lane struggles to keep her eyes open. It was another sleepless night. Stupid neighbor’s dogs. Next time they bark at two in the morning, she’s getting her rifle and scope from the garage. She swore she’d never use it again, except in an emergency. But this certainly counted as one. This was the third night in a row that she’d not been able to sleep because of the incessant barking.No one would have to know it was her. She could do it from her window.None of that mattered now. Lane had to be to work in thirty minutes...

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“Parveen” by Monty Martin

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Write a story about an ordinary day in a person's life. Use their internal dialogue to make the story interesting. Parveen Hakim is sleeping now. I’ve been rocking him gently in the family rush baby-basket. Family? It is haram to question Allah why these people have been inflicted on me? Some of them are just stirring – it’s always the women before the men. As the youngest, I’m up first to prepare the breakfast, Nashta they call it here. My aunt and cousins insist that I should. So different from when living with my parents in Scuntho...

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“Mark Eddinghurst” by David Stewart

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The problem with Allsworth Academy is that it’s a hypocrite. From the tall sandstone entryway, an arch that yawns like it’s too good for you and is bored, to the hallways just as tall, with gnarled wooden skirting, olive green walls, and black-white chequered floors. They’re marred, ruddy with the scuff marks of a million over-polished black shoes, only to be polished again each morning by cleaners trying to mask it. It’s all like decades-old fashion a wearer’s afraid to abandon because it’s what makes them them. But then the dust drifts in ...

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“THE STUDENT” by NIDHI LAL

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THE STUDENTThe day begins for her with a wake up call from her mother at sharp 3:00 AM. She drags herself from her bed to get ready for the start of day. Her eyes keeps on shutting every few seconds away while she brushes her teeth in front of the mirror. She tries to catch a few seconds of sleep in her bathroom but eventually she knows she needs to be showered and ready by ten minutes. When she comes to her room showered and fresh looking with no essence of sleep anymore, there she finds her ironed school uniform ready on her bed. She pick...

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“Coffee Break” by Library Momma

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Looking at the frenetic cityscape on the monitor in the conference room didn’t calm Janice. It was almost 9 a.m., time for the international team meeting. Coworkers dozed in their black plastic chairs. So much for management’s plan to get them excited about the Paris project.The nutty aroma of coffee wafted into the room. Coffee. A cup would taste wonderful. But how could she get out of the room without her manager noticing?Janice slid from her chair and approached the door where he stood. “Bathroom?”He barely looked down at her as he grunte...

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“The End of a Nightmare” by Cari Sly

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The sunlight burns her retinas momentarily as she throws the covers over her head, attempting to escape the dread that washes over her. I don't want to do this anymore. Maybe if I run away....But he'll find me. He always finds me. And he'll kill me if I escape. Better get up before he yells.Shirking the covers over her shoulders, she slowly rises, and with her eyes only half open, she pulls a long-sleeved shirt over her naked body. She pulls her pajama pants on, and glances in the mirror. Finally opening her eyes, she takes herself in.Nothin...

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“Late” by Dawn Cook

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She walks down the busy street, she's missed the bus. This happens frequently, she's not a morning person. She has no other choice, but to walk to school. The morning air is crisp, it is chilly, this is typical for the Fall. She steps over a puddle, making her way down the street. She weaves in and out, trying to avoid people. The sidewalks are busy in this area of town.As she walks along, she comes to an intersection. On the corner is a little girl, no more than eight. She is crying. Feeling bad for the girl, she walks over.“What's wrong?” ...

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Write a story about an ordinary day in a person's life. Use their internal dialogue to make the story interesting.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 26 stories

“A Nice Saturday Drive” by Corey Hansen

“A Day In The Life Of Heaven, PI.” by Marie Maher

“A Mundane Day” by Fathima V K

“My ordinary life” by Patricia Stefaniw

“Donald's Donuts and Coffee...May I Help You?” by Heather Eagar

“Parveen” by Monty Martin

“Mark Eddinghurst” by David Stewart

“THE STUDENT” by NIDHI LAL

“Coffee Break” by Library Momma

“The End of a Nightmare” by Cari Sly

“Late” by Dawn Cook

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