Write a story involving a conversation that’s packed with subtext; the characters aren’t quite saying what they mean.

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“Commodity” by Robert MacComber

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Respected Sir Mr. Pillai,We, in the marketing department are working on renewing the retainership contracts for the year 2012-13.Pillai could be the only hinderance in the whole process as he will ask for various aspects to every factor that we consider in the selecting the creative agencies. He will look at the numbers quoted by various agencies through every line item, I can imagine him asking me why the pamphlet in 2012 is costing us Rs. 50 to make when it costed us Rs. 39 in 2011, the inflation has only gone up by 0.5%? I better tell Sri...

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“Impostor” by Cactus Indesert

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Ryan It's her again.Amber, the only one who get praise from professor, stood boldly in front of every other classmate. Her gorgeous face was as calm as millpond, with rays of spotlight flashing over.'Girl, show them what you have done.' Professor Dolores seems disappointed with the rest of the students' work. How she view the remaining work that pin-up along the display board--RUBBISH.'Ladies and gentlemen, it's already the third crit session, please be prepare for your final work. Refer to your friend's work and don't shy to ask. Espec...

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“Reduction in Force” by Corbin O'Skinny

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From east to west, gunpowder brought evil around the world. The explosive originated in China. It turned to sporting in Europe as hunters advanced from archery to shooting. Now, in America, multinational corporations cared more about money than sport or war. Companies make opportunities from pandemics and elections. Both drive guns and ammo sales higher. Executives are tasked to win at any cost. Dear reader, first some background: This story takes place in a world much like our own. In this gun-crazy world, a tall slender man that you...

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Write a story involving a conversation that’s packed with subtext; the characters aren’t quite saying what they mean.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 78 stories

“Commodity” by Robert MacComber

“Impostor” by Cactus Indesert

“Reduction in Force” by Corbin O'Skinny

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about a meeting of a secret society.

Write a story about an old family secret surfacing generations later.

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Write a story where the readers are in on a secret that the characters are unaware of.

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