Write a story that contains the line, "I wish we could stay here forever."

Posted in Dialogue on May 31, 2024

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“Starting a new Life” by Ralph Aldrich

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March 21, 1912. Buffeted by wind and rain, Jackie Byrne rushes down a filth-filled street in a slum of Dublin. One side of the street is for apartments and flats, the other for commonly shared outhouses. They are so full and need pumping that they constantly stink to the high heavens. Jackie smiles and thinks, “At least the rain and wind will wash away some of the crud.” Bursting through the front door, he shakes off the rain and calls to his mother. “Mum! I’m home!” Scurrying from the small kitch...

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“Nothing but a Vapor” by Khloe I

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My childhood was gone. Years I had longed to be over and then they were all too soon. How did it happen so fast? Yet here I am: thirty-seven, homeless and at the moment higher than the stars.There were bad days then, but not so bad as this. Days when dad didn’t come home. Days when I was bullied and spit upon. But there was happiness in it, too. The simple pleasure of sitting around and talking. Laughing. Baking cookies. Playing catch. The “golden moment” of dusk when the light of the sun caught the air just right, leaving yo...

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“Work First, Show Tunes Afterwards, Capisce?” by Stephen Hansen

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It's easy hours in the city that never sleeps, and the after midnight crowd lingers along the shadows of its broken down bars and alley's. A couple of well greased drunks spill from the corner saloon where they shadow box a lone car as it passes. It's trash night, and the rats are feasting on the refuse of the masses. That’s my New York! On a good night, you can mask its acrimony with a stiff drink and night out with your girl. But, tonight, as it turns out, is not one of those nights. My name is Jake, Jake Tolliver, and an hour ago, I was s...

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“NATURE'S NEWBIES: BOB AND TIM'S ADVENTURE” by Darvico Ulmeli

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SCENE: A picturesque camping site nestled in the heart of Nature. A tent, in a state of half-set up, is a testament to Bob and Tim's struggle. A campfire, its flames dancing in the cool night air, sputters with a hint of promise. Various camping gear, scattered haphazardly, adds to the chaotic charm. Two friends, Bob and Tim, who have been inseparable since high school, are trying to enjoy a weekend away from the city, unaware that it's hunting season and hunters are nearby. BOB: (struggling with a tent pole) Why did we think this was a good...

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“All the Tiny Details ” by Madison Elswick

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Bright white walls, not a spec of dirt on them. The gray sky outside the window, full of thick dark clouds. A quiet so intense that you could hear a pin drop. Minor details that are easily overlooked. I memorize every single one of them. Jane Weideman tells us that giving birth should be a woman's greatest achievement, not her greatest fear. But I am terrified. With bands wrapped around my swollen stomach and needles in my arms, I am confined to a small bed with metal railings threatening to dig into my sides. The monitor to my left picks up...

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“Luca” by Joe Smallwood

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“I wish we could stay here forever,” Lucy breathed.We could have been sunning in brilliant Italy, our secret hideaway, lazy-assed and drunk on hope. I could have been there as support, her man, the one and only.I’m nearer to her than ever as she slips away, her eyes fading faster than the twilight outside her window.Outside is where hospital staff mill about on their breaks, smoking cigarettes and stomping them out, little sparks escaping from under their feet into the deepening night.The hospital room felt like a battlefield, the machines p...

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“Maybe We Will” by John Steckley

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Clara spoke for the two of them when she exclaimed “I wish that we could stay here forever. We are newly retired now, and we could do it if we wanted to.” Frank replied by saying “We have wanted to go to Iceland for years, and now we are here, and it is more beautiful than I had even imagined it would be. And it seems that everyone we meet speaks English. We hadn’t anticipated that. Then there is the yogurt – Icelandic skyr. The skyr is the limit. And then, of course, there are the elves and their houses.&n...

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“Leaving Maine” by McKade Kerr

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“I wish we could stay here forever.” I said to my crying wife as I drove away from our red brick apartment building in Portland Maine for the last time. We had driven in and out of that little parking lot so many times over the last year, it was weird to think that we would never do it again. My wife tried to voice that thought, but was overwhelmed by sobs before she could get it out. I wasn’t crying yet, but I felt the sadness too. It was just so hard to leave. Three years previously my wife looked at me one Sunday afternoon and unexpectedl...

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“Whispering Pines” by Wilbur Greene

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The cabin nestled in the heart of Whispering Pines stood as a testament to the beauty of simplicity. Surrounded by towering pines and kissed by the golden rays of the setting sun, it exuded a charm that seemed to whisper secrets of serenity to all who approached. The gentle rustling of leaves and the distant call of a loon on the nearby lake created a symphony of nature that was both soothing and timeless. This was a place where the world slowed down, where the burdens of everyday life seemed to melt away into the crisp mountain air. Emma an...

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“The Happiest Unnoticed Writer ” by Nagham Barq

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It was May 31st, 2024, when she opened her email inbox, searching for a glimmer of hope in his reply. The happiest moment of her day might unfold when she signed in, filled with a magical anticipation of a forever-broken promise. She adjusted her glasses as if the problem was with her eyesight. As usual, she blamed herself for never receiving his email back. She checked her email three times—three failed attempts, one bitter truth, and zero messages. Her emotional clock started ticking—it was depression time o’clock.However, something stoppe...

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“be careful what you wish for ” by Emily Farr

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You were sitting on the steps of your grandmother's house, crying. I have known you since you were a chubby kid, skinning your knees while you ran from that house to the sewer and back again, convinced a clown lived down there. You once lost your bicycle in my backyard, under the Azalea bush. We found it after too many days, and only because your father came marching down the street, looking for his investment. Did you ever learn to ride a bike? By the time I saw you crying, I knew she had died. Gertrude told us. I also spotted you dri...

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“The Perfect Holiday” by Paul Simpkin

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Thursday 2pmHi Margaret, just a quick e-mail to let you know we have arrived safely. Centreparcs is much posher than I expected. Not like Butlins at all. Dread to think how much it is costing. But I’m so glad they persuaded me to come. Offered to babysit the boys this evening so Clare and Simon can go for dinner at one of the restaurants. Will be so lovely to spend some quality time with the boys. Looking forward to reading them bedtime stories. This is just the relaxing break that I needed after such a busy time. I wish we could stay here f...

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“$3.50 for a New Life ” by Rosa Rodriguez

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Sara’s feet pounded the pavement, her breathless gasp in sync with each clank of her work heels. The sun beamed down on her, making her sweat drenched clothes cling to her skin. She weaved through the crowd, earning curses and hard glances from the pedestrians she bumped into.Finally, she burst through the parks arch way, her phone still vibrating in her pocket. She slowed down, her chest heaving, and took a deep breathe before she answered the call.“Hello?” She panted, trying her best to sound composed despite the loud thumping of her heart...

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“Wishes” by Connie Elstun

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“Hurry along, you awkward dimwit,” Jane said with her constant unforgiving tone. “Ild like to get over to the grill ASAP, Byron. You know today is Wednesday.”Byron looked at her with curious undertones. “What exactly does Wednesday have to do with it? We eat at Jasper’s grill every day, geez!” Jane answered in an almost friendly tone, “They have French Dip sandwiches, you backward behemoth. It's my favorite! So hurry up, you fatso, let's go!”Then Jane watched her coworker put his jacket on as her demeanor changed. He had one arm in the ...

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“TIME OUT” by Caryn Devincenti

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* Content Warning: Terminal Disease Discussion TIME OUT I don’t want to be strong today. Today, I want to drink wine before five, not eat a healthy dinner, and not complete my evening workout, the one I do religiously because healthy living, the podcasts tell me, is life-elongating.But not for him. Although he exercises daily, his life expectancy hasn’t elongated; it's diminished. Today, after hearing his news, I offered my strength, offered him my support, and said all the things one’s supposed to say in these situations. You’re going to ...

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Write a story that contains the line, "I wish we could stay here forever."

Submissions are closed

✍️ 89 stories

“Starting a new Life” by Ralph Aldrich

“Nothing but a Vapor” by Khloe I

“Work First, Show Tunes Afterwards, Capisce?” by Stephen Hansen

“NATURE'S NEWBIES: BOB AND TIM'S ADVENTURE” by Darvico Ulmeli

“All the Tiny Details ” by Madison Elswick

“Luca” by Joe Smallwood

“Maybe We Will” by John Steckley

“Leaving Maine” by McKade Kerr

“Whispering Pines” by Wilbur Greene

“The Happiest Unnoticed Writer ” by Nagham Barq

“be careful what you wish for ” by Emily Farr

“The Perfect Holiday” by Paul Simpkin

“$3.50 for a New Life ” by Rosa Rodriguez

“Wishes” by Connie Elstun

“TIME OUT” by Caryn Devincenti

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Write a story about a highly-strung character learning to slow down, or someone pursuing a quieter way of life.

Set your story over the course of a few minutes; no flashbacks, no flashforwards.

Start your story with a character canceling their plans.

Write about a character who has the ability to pause the passage of time.

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