Write a story in which someone is afraid of being overheard.

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“The Façade We Make” by Charlie Chaos

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"Aren't you tired of this?" She asks him as they wander off into the night, escaping yet another party, both of them in overdone attire that neither of them liked. He turns to look at her and shakes his head, nearly imperceptible and would not have been noticed by anyone else. She notices. She knows everything about him, even when she wishes she didn't. They reach the corner garden, the one with the fountain burbling happily in the center. She sits on the edge of a decaying stone bench, and he stands looking over the rest of the castle...

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“Gossip, Never Had” by Carli Doyle

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"Did you hear that Miss Winston necked Ralph Taylor last week?" Francis Moore glanced longways at the cluster of young girls tidying up the kitchen, while wait staff swept away silver trays of dinner for the evening. The girls were new hires and, unbeknownst to the Winston family, had been friends prior to their coming onto the staff. They had conspired to be hired en masse, so they could gossip about the same topics while on the job. Francis never bothered to reveal their elaborate plot, because she liked to hear their opinions on the well...

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“Did You Know?” by Ellie Jordan

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“I don’t know why I’m struggling today, but I feel lost. Nothing seems to make sense! Life is NOT what I thought it would be…I mean, not even close!" I shift on the bare wood floor. "I have responsibilities and such. I have things I have to do and need to do. And I am just…not even done. It’s not that. I just don’t have a direction - at least not one that I’m excited to go in. Life isn’t what I thought, and I can’t exactly say so. I mean, I suppose that's why I'm talking to you. I do love my husband and my kids - so please don’t tell them - ...

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“Well-Loved Leather” by Hailee Stegall

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“Dan, I can’t.” “Why not, baby? You know I love you. You know I do.” Ted fiddled with the fraying thread on the cuff of his jacket. He couldn’t bear to look into the swimming eyes of the man across from him. The eyes he had spent so few nights memorizing the contours of; the way they creased in the corners when he was sleepy or smiling, the most gorgeous shade of brown, like a well-loved leather or the bubbles atop a black coffee. He could wax poetic about the way Dan’s lashes framed his eyes in a way that made Ted w...

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“Don't Break Character” by Katariina Ruuska

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“How does this number look to you?” The man opposite me slides a piece of paper across his desk and my eyes have to scan over it three times for the number to register in my brain. It’s at this moment that I believe in God again. Almost a decade of rejections, doors slammed in my face, and scraping by on instant noodles now, finally, all seem worth it. I look up at the man, who, upon seeing the stupefied expression on my face, breaks into a big smile, his straight white teeth revealing that he hasn’t seen the bottom of an instant noodle cup ...

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“Whispers by a Hedge” by S.G. Williams

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Sir George knelt down alongside the hedgerow. His hand resting on the pommel of his sheathed sword, pressing it down to raise the tip preventing it from digging into the morning dew covered ground. The first sliver of the sun started to emerge from the horizon. His companion, Apprentice Yorri, squatted next to him. “Sir?” Yorri said softly. “Yes Yorri?” “Are you sure about this?” “Not in the slightest,” the knight said, looking at his squire with a grin. The look did not reassure Yorri, who’s brow started to dampen with perspiration. George ...

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“Kingdom” by Crystal Lewis

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The glittering ballroom gleamed in all its splendour. The graceful, black and silver marbled columns framed the broad dancefloor where couples danced in all their trappings of grandeur. Trailing vines wound around the pillars and the edges of the gallery that ran around the ballroom, allowing people to gaze upon those below. The Kingdom had spared no expense for this, the grandest of balls for their beloved Princess. She was to be betrothed to the powerful King of a neighbouring Kingdom: an alliance to protect them. The Princess herself was...

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“Sexy Interruptions” by ER Castaneda

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"Hi, Ann!" I uttered as soon as Ann opened her front door. "I've got some juicy dets," I practically shouted, embracing her in a hug. Chuckling, Ann hugged me back and responded, "I can't wait to hear all about it." "Aunt Susan!" Corey yelled as he ran from the adjacent room, toward me. "Did you bring Hot Wheels for us?" I turned toward five-year-old Corey. "Hey there, Corey," I gave an awkward little wave. Behind Corey, Aaron, Corey's two-and-a-half-year-old brother and practically shadow, followed him into the room...

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“I think I Dexeterd him ” by Heather Proud Funk

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(Whispering on cell phone) hey I know it’s Wednesday and you usually have your date with small hands, but I got to talk to you. “ who is this and how did you get my number?” It’s me Lila. I’m not calling from my phone. “ OK where’s your phone?” It’s not important right now. I think I’m in a lot of trouble. I gotta find some more safe to call you from. I’m throwing this cell phone in the water. I’ll call you back.” Lila takes the cell phone that she just grabbed and used to call her best friend smashes it and throws it in the lake hoping that...

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“Torn Veil: A Priest's Descent ” by X Kaiser

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Detective Pierce and his colleague Morrison walked down the dark hall to the interrogation room where Seminarian Crawford Rossi awaited them. "Good afternoon, Mr. Crawford Rossi." Pierce greeted as he walked inside taking a seat. Rossi cradled a foam coffee cup in his hands looking up at them with dark circles under his eyes "Good evening." he mumbled. "I want to talk to you about what happened to Father Pesci." Pierce began opening a case file he brought with him. "Father Pesci..." Rossi spoke softly keeping his head down before looking at ...

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“DREAM DEMON DUELS” by J.B. Smith

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At his desk, Tre lays slumped in his chair. Alarm blasting. He wakes up gasping. Paralyzed in his chair. Just a few feet in front, He fades into view. Here he is again, his embodied insomnia, his sleep paralysis demon, his shadow and umbra. Whom he’s named Ret. “Heeey, Tre.” Ret cackles maniacally. Tre frowns and growls in protest. Ret taunts Tre who remains stuck in his seat. Tre stares and Ret smirks back. He paces the room, knocking Tre’s things to the floor. A few books from his desk, some clothes from the closet, d...

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“Bad Marinara” by Jeffrey McDonald

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From trembling thin fingers an inch-long ash of a Kool menthol cigarette hangs precariously over bubbling marinara, Lenoir’s mind is troubled, elsewhere. She’s suddenly startled back to reality when the phone rings, she settles herself, takes a puff, and walks cautiously to answer.“Hello?” she softly speaks into the receiver as she walks around the kitchen tethered to the rotary phone attached to the wall.“I can’t talk to you about that.”“I can’t!”“Not on the phone Mother!” she insists slamming down the receiver and returning to cooking only...

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“Hiareth” by 𝔊𝔲𝔞𝔡𝔞𝔩𝔲𝔭𝔢 𝔗𝔢𝔩𝔠𝔬𝔫𝔱𝔞𝔯

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“Blow that out! Now!” “But, I won’t be able to—”“Yes, you will. Blow it out!” the boy hisses. The little girl blows sharply on the candle’s quivering little flame, and it turns into a puff of pale smoke in the darkness. The tip of the wick glows red for a few long seconds, then fades. “Come here, and keep quiet.” The boy’s voice is barely audible. The little girl with the now-dark candle comes to him with slow, careful, questing steps. When she feels his warm body with her toes, she sits, setting her candle upright on the floo...

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“The reconnect ” by Savannah Smith

Submitted to Contest #250

“Jessica, I need to talk to you”Kathy whispered ”What do you want, Kathy? I've told you already to stop talking to me. you’ve caused enough trouble in my life". "Ok look i'm sorry, i didn't mean to do it but i really need your help. So please come into the library with me. I don’t want anybody overhearing us.” Jessica nodded her head and followed Kathy into the library “So what do you have to tell me so bad?” Kathy took a deep breath then replied “Ok Jessica you know how you told me not to go to that party last saturday.Well i did and when i...

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“Chinese Whispers” by Paula Mulroy

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Chinese Whispers ‘Can you explain what happened?’ The police officer pushed a cup of tea towards me. ‘Surely Mr. Watts must have had a reason to punch you?’ I took a sip and winced; the hot liquid hurt my loosened molar. ‘I’m not sure I really know,’ I ventured cautiously. ‘You see, we were at this party…’***It was beautiful. The hall had been decorated in red and gold, with a magnificent paper dragon hanging from...

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Write a story in which someone is afraid of being overheard.

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✍️ 64 stories

“The Façade We Make” by Charlie Chaos

“Gossip, Never Had” by Carli Doyle

“Did You Know?” by Ellie Jordan

“Well-Loved Leather” by Hailee Stegall

“Don't Break Character” by Katariina Ruuska

“Whispers by a Hedge” by S.G. Williams

“Kingdom” by Crystal Lewis

“Sexy Interruptions” by ER Castaneda

“I think I Dexeterd him ” by Heather Proud Funk

“Torn Veil: A Priest's Descent ” by X Kaiser

“DREAM DEMON DUELS” by J.B. Smith

“Bad Marinara” by Jeffrey McDonald

“Hiareth” by 𝔊𝔲𝔞𝔡𝔞𝔩𝔲𝔭𝔢 𝔗𝔢𝔩𝔠𝔬𝔫𝔱𝔞𝔯

“The reconnect ” by Savannah Smith

“Chinese Whispers” by Paula Mulroy

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