Write a story about two neighbors talking from their yards, windows, balconies, etc.

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“Mask to Mask” by Nancy Lou Henderson

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Staying home was not something Elsa wanted to do. Accustomed to being at her office from sunup to sundown was the norm for her. The pandemic had changed everything, and everything seemed surreal. Elsa’s apartment was modestly decorated. If not been for an insisting girlfriend, she probably would most likely not have any furnishing, except maybe a bed and chair. Entertaining was not a priority for Elsa. She just&nbs...

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“A Matter of Words” by Kate Rucker

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They come for me at night. I doubt they will stop and I can’t imagine I will either. They seem to enjoy the darkness, thrive in it even. They sneak from my ear and whisper hateful things. I catch the words in my hands and stuff them deep inside my pockets where no one can see them. Once ‘worthless’ came floating out of my ear like an apparition. But unlike in the darkness where it was a numbing throb, in the light of the day it felt like a lead weight settled painfully on my shoulders. Like I was holding up a sign in big letters ...

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“Luck in a Lockdown” by Peter Ayeni

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“There would be a total lockdown” was the next sentence James heard from the television on Friday Afternoon. The painting were hung above His head, the air was filled with music coming from moving cars on the streets, hooting and horning, they sounded like the Mozart Concerto. James started hearing all of these at a very increasing rate, He could also hear His heartbeat. How would I go back to the Bay Area in California? James, an American had come for the branch meeting for His “Oil-Tech” Startup, He ran the Business with John, a Nige...

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“Finders, keepers” by Imogen Bird

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From what she had seen of lockdown so far, Lucy didn't think it was that bad really. She was getting to spend a lot more time with her mum and dad. Her mum worked in an insurance firm (very boring) and her dad was a CEO of something or other. Their jobs meant they worked often and late and dinner was usually absent of one of them. Because of these well paid jobs though, Lucy wanted for nothing. A comfortable life with a lovely big home and frankly too many toys. The weather for the last few weeks had been tantalisingly lovely. Lucy's mum oft...

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“Voices” by Karen McDermott

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Jill narrowed her eyes at the clothes pinned on her neighbour’s balcony. A warm day with a gentle breeze meant wash day for Lauren. Which for Jill meant being treated to a display of Lauren’s 5-year-old daughter’s outfits strung up like bunting. You’d be forgiven for mistaking young Angelica for a royalist, given her predisposition for the ‘Princess’ and ‘Kween’ sequin embellishments on her napkin-sized t-shirts. The effect was so dazzling Jill was surprised the magpies she often spotted flashes of in the pine tree at the bottom of her garde...

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“Good Night” by Anisha Yagnik

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Sali’s neighbor is an insomniac. She lounges on her balcony every night—provided the sky is clear and the mosquitoes aren’t nipping—and she waits. Sleep will come, but sometimes it doesn’t, and Sali’s neighbor has the privilege and curse of watching the sun rise. Sali drives in circles all day—a university bus route—and her dreams have descended into analogous, sinister loops, so now Sali is frightened to sleep. She fears she’ll wake up mad, one morning. She lives alone, but you’re never really alone when there’s a human being on the other s...

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“Listening Ears” by Aubrey Maria ✌

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An unlikely friendship occurred between two rather odd neighbors. Freeda and Esme had a friendship that would have seemed impossible. Just by the looks of pursed lips, shaking of their heads, and raised wrinkled foreheads, one would have thought of a different scenario. In fact, they inspired each other to disagree on everything they ever talked about. Many thought one would have a heart attack from trying to convince the other. Being in early years of retirement should have meant peace and relaxation, but for these two, it meant the opposit...

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“Open Curtains” by ✰ Jessica ✰

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'26 days, 11 hours and 46 minutes is how long it's been since I've left the house.' I wrote in my diary.The pandemic kept us quarantined. I set my diary down and laid on my side in the cushioned space. The window nook was my favorite part of the house. It was the place where I had been inspired, sad, excited, and sleepy. It held memories and worth. Not only because it was comfortable, but I could look out my window and see my neighbor Elliot through his window. Sometimes I'd just gaze at his closed curtains, waiting for his to rip them open,...

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“The Ding” by Gabrielle Gerstley

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I had just gotten off the phone with my manager. I was being laid off. It was my third job in less than a year. I dropped two ice cubes into a glass and poured myself chardonnay to the brim. I sipped until it was no longer on the brink of overflowing and took it outside onto my balcony. I dragged the second chair closer to the table and propped my feet on it. I closed my eyes, leaning my head back. It wasn’t very nice out; a leftover chill still clung to the air from the just passing winter. I’d lost three jobs and a boyfriend in the past ye...

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“Just A Window Away” by Artemisia Pearl

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My Stepmom hates when I leave the house. I never understood why. My dad is always on business trips and for the past three months, she hasn’t let me out on the weekends. Unless it is school related. Her daughter is allowed to leave and it isn’t fair. I never have time with my own mom, so I prefer not to go out when I’m with her. She is in the marines, so she is always overseas. My best friend lives right next door. We have been best friends since we were very young. Our moms are friends. Mrs. Ancil has told me many times that If I need...

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“Respite Up Above” by Shiella Chapa

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Why do cigarettes feel different after a pity party? A quite long one at that. It’s been days since I’ve last talked with Jaime, and it’s been even longer since we’ve broken up. It’s 2:43 AM. It’s amazing how a few words can change what you do at a certain time. I wouldn’t have been crying my eyes out a few weeks ago at this time. On the contrary, I would have been texting Jaime until the sun peeked its rays over the cityscape. I would be spending hours sending texts that poured my heart out to him, and I would have been reading texts that m...

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“Over the Fence.” by Marsha Webb

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“Right Becky, you are going to get on with that Maths homework for an hour or two and I am going to do the garden then we can make a start on dinner”. Kathy shouted to her daughter while putting on her gardening shoes. “Aww mum, you know I hate maths, I am so useless at it” Becky moaned. “All the more reason for you to practice then, see you in a bit”. Kathy encouraged.Kathy opened the door to her garden and instantly felt the warmth of the mid afternoon sun on her skin. She stepped outside and breathed deeply, the fresh fragrant air filling...

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“The melting sun” by Taskin Hasan

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The iron shackles bind me. To protect me or maybe as they term it 'to protect themselves from me'. I believe, these clutches will once unentangle to release my soul, but alas I won't be there to see it. I think much, do less. The less I do is better, 'better for the world ' as they term. I have got everything I need except the sunlight, the nature, the fresh air and a beach barbecue party. I don't know what it feels to be in a family, with friends visiting very often, my sister knows (whom I never met) I can see a portrait of the earth ...

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“Hello Neighbor” by Shakir Abdullah

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Ethan Bennet moved into his apartment complex in Broadley, PA about a year ago, and for most people that would have been enough time to get to know a good number of people living in the same complex as yourself, but Ethan barely knew anyone, not even the girl who lived right next door from him.Socializing wasn’t exactly one of his strengths; sure he’d attended plenty of parties and gatherings, and talking became easy enough once he got into the flow of thing, but at the end of the day, he valued his alone time more than anything, and his fam...

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“On the breeze” by Tim Law

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I knew she was the one. Sarah Sollustrum. Every time I thought of her I could see a blonde river that splashed playfully across her slender shoulders. Ice blue eyes that caught mine in third grade continued to tease me for the remainder of my primary years. She was the girl that lived at the end of my street and I rode up and down that street regularly hoping to catch even just the briefest glimpse. She was truly beautiful, body mind and soul. Sarah was just the kindest girl in class and a true friend of everybody. She was the friend of ever...

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Write a story about two neighbors talking from their yards, windows, balconies, etc.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 196 stories

“Mask to Mask” by Nancy Lou Henderson

“A Matter of Words” by Kate Rucker

“Luck in a Lockdown” by Peter Ayeni

“Finders, keepers” by Imogen Bird

“Voices” by Karen McDermott

“Good Night” by Anisha Yagnik

“Listening Ears” by Aubrey Maria ✌

“Open Curtains” by ✰ Jessica ✰

“The Ding” by Gabrielle Gerstley

“Just A Window Away” by Artemisia Pearl

“Respite Up Above” by Shiella Chapa

“Over the Fence.” by Marsha Webb

“The melting sun” by Taskin Hasan

“Hello Neighbor” by Shakir Abdullah

“On the breeze” by Tim Law

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Write a story about someone who finds a magical portal in their home.

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