Write a story that includes someone saying, “I feel alive.”

Posted in Dialogue on Mar 24, 2023

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“Better Angels” by K Lark

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It was gone. All of it. Everything except…The letter.The envelope was small, easy to overlook, but unmarred by the destruction around it.She walked through the embers of her life and lifted it from the beaten and battered music box that had preserved it.Dear Minnie,She rolled her eyes, even here, now, she could feel it… exasperation. Of course, at the end of all things, he would still know how to reach her, how to navigate the smoke and flames, the traitorous landscape that was her new normal, and know how to utterly annoy her...

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“ETERNITY” by David D'EttoreUser

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ETERNITY “The ambulance is here for you.” I heard a voice and there was a bright light. “What do you mean?” I asked. “I don’t see an ambulance and there’s no one around.” “That’s because you’re dead,” the voice replied. I was stunned for a moment...

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“Get To Digging” by K. Devonna

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The bright lights from the billboards were shining down on me so heavily, so beautifully. I felt like an actress basking in the glory of a standing ovation from my closing act in a broadway play. The rugged sidewalk was my stage and my warping reflection from passing by each store's window was like changing sets and scenes of my performance. The bustling crowds seemed to gaze at me in awe as I seamlessly twirled and flowed through my audience. I thought to myself finally… I feel free. I feel destined. I feel al- Before I could utter the wo...

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“Recallingng the Spring of My Youth” by Ralph Aldrich

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Spring is far different in Tucson than it was back home in Massachusetts. Here spring arrives slightly before the twenty-first. It is heralded in by sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes. The reason for this is that almost everything that blooms is a weed. I discovered that I’m allergic to two types of allergens. One is, of all things, cockroaches. The other is something called rabbit brush, an innocent-looking small yellow flower that grows by the roadside. Everyone in my family now has allergies, including...

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“Check for Honesty” by Carly Kelly

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The breeze was light that afternoon. Carly and Gerald walked together along the concrete path of the park, the same as they did every Thursday. They always had to shuffle slowly through the park to get all the way to their favorite bench, but they accepted the slow pace over hiring an aid or accepting offers of assistance from younger park-goers. The bench had a panoramic view that was unmatched by other locations in the park. They knew, because they had tried and tested other areas. Their favored spot allowed them to see the playgro...

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“My First Summer Back” by Jack Adam

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“See you next year!” “I’m going to miss you guys!” “Dude, can’t wait for next semester!” Do any of these people actually mean what they say? My friend Rachel came up to me, hugged me, and through a blur of tears spat out an “I love you-I hope-summer-great,” to which I felt inclined to respond in like fashion, pretending to be choked up and hug her back. I will not miss her over the summer; she’s a great friend at school, and she will stay a great friend, at school. Next, my friend Tristan practically attacked me from behind, sa...

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“Unalive” by Jacen Patchwork

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The wind howled through the trees as Sarah made her way through the forest. In the darkness, she had no idea where she was or even where she was going. She was lost, disorientated, and terrified. She needed to return to her car or the main road. She needed to find the trail. She needed out, but it was impossible in the near-total darkness of the forest. She’d been lost for what seemed like hours, and the more she struggled to find her way, the more hopeless it all felt. She’d left her car in the small lot near the head of the trail. She co...

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“The Caged Sphinx” by Cajek Veilwinter

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The golden bird alighted upon the recluse’s walking stick, its beautiful plumage - mostly gold but with colorful glass intermixed - flowing all the way to the dirt and rocks below. The scent from the trees reminded the recluse of her. Even the ever-starry sky above.He wondered where she was, now.“You cannot still be melancholy?” It asked in his mistress’s voice. The recluse stopped his daydreaming under the full blanket of space and adjusted his attention to the delicate automaton. It cocked its mechanical head as he stopped his climb.The re...

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“Regina's hope” by Rayna Quinn

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Regina drove her Jeep Wrangler down Moon Speed street, obeying every traffic law because she didn't want to get a ticket or hit someone. Her techno music volume was high, and enjoying the music as she was heading to the flower shop. She had the biggest smile after finally getting rid of her ex-girlfriend twelve hours ago. Then another song came on and began with the lyrics, "I feel Alive." Last night was the beginning of her rebirth. She remembers standing a few feet away from her after Grace dropped a bombshell,...

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“Autobiography of My Chair” by Anu Sharma

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The night before they arrived, I was cozily wrapped in the deep green leaves, hugged, and surrounded by my other family. The dense forest we made together would often scare most men, keep them off, and keep us safe. In my growing years, I had seen the members of my family and friends leave the forest one by one. I was curious to know where did they go? Are they in a better place? Slowly the density of our forest was decreasing. And with that, the courage of these men was growing. Before we could grieve for one, the other was cut and...

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“Understanding Zoey” by Marie Perederii

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I stood in Times square watching, waiting. Yet she still hadn’t shown face. I was not accustomed to any of my students being late to extra sessions and if one was late, I would be infuriated because that might mean they did not enjoy mathematics as much as they say they did. Of course Hannah Gradilla was no exception no matter how gifted she was. Yet instead of leaving a note to her inclusive mother saying she was a no-show I continued rocking back and forth with a sweaty brow waiting for her. After 5 more minutes of what felt to be the most...

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“WHY” by Kimberly Walker

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My sister Gloria was two years younger than I was when she died. The Walkers were adopting us both. They were older when they decided to adopt. Clem, the father, was happy with his life, just him and Little Red, as he called Barbara his wife. They got me in 68 because mom was depressed after losing a pregnancy earlier. Wait…I still do it, jump into a story in the middle.Okay, from the beginning…My father was ten years older than my mom. One day he saw this light-skinned girl with a sassy attitude and a friendly face. They only dated for thre...

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“The Sparrows routine” by Sarah Mcinerney

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Jessica peeked through the curtains of the circus tent. She has never been more exicited in her entire 16 years of living, for today she was going to achieve her dream. "and now preforming her original trapeze routine, The amazing, the talented, Sparrow!" the ring master announced in his usual enthusiasm. The crowd let out a small cheer waiting in antisipation to see the act in real time, they all got out their phones to record just a moment.Jessica was estatic to say the least, she quickly entered the ring where the bright lights ...

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“The Blossoms” by JL Graves

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As the sun scattered light rays over the water, the lake glistened brightly on one beautiful spring morning. Above the lake, the geese formed a chorus line and dashed across the water, splashing down one by one, like kids at a summer camp’s beachfront. An adolescent eagle circling overhead plummeted for the trout in the lake but came up empty when the fish dove for safety. The eagle circled again heading for the weeping cherry tree on the nearby shore and peered at the water for another fish or bird, before once more taking flight and headin...

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“Flowers” by CATHERINE ALLEN

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August 7th, 2023 Answering an unknown phone number is always a risk, but I felt drawn to answer this one. And it was the worst call of my life. To date, at least. “Hello??” I ask. “Ma’am, this is Officer Thompson. Is this Ms. Ransom?” “Yes…” I whisper. “We just found a car at the bottom of Eagle Mountain. The registration states that it belongs to a Ms. Ransom. The belongings found inside the car belong to a, uh, Seth Johnson. And… And I… Well, we believe him to be deceased. Is he a friend of yours?” “He…....

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Write a story that includes someone saying, “I feel alive.”

Submissions are closed

✍️ 68 stories

“Better Angels” by K Lark

“ETERNITY” by David D'EttoreUser

“Get To Digging” by K. Devonna

“Recallingng the Spring of My Youth” by Ralph Aldrich

“Check for Honesty” by Carly Kelly

“My First Summer Back” by Jack Adam

“Unalive” by Jacen Patchwork

“The Caged Sphinx” by Cajek Veilwinter

“Regina's hope” by Rayna Quinn

“Autobiography of My Chair” by Anu Sharma

“Understanding Zoey” by Marie Perederii

“WHY” by Kimberly Walker

“The Sparrows routine” by Sarah Mcinerney

“The Blossoms” by JL Graves

“Flowers” by CATHERINE ALLEN

🌟 Similar prompts

Start your story with your character(s) going to buy some flowers.

Write about a character who is starting to open up to life again.

Write a story about a character who’s late to witness a special event.

Make Japan (or Japanese culture) an element of your story.

Contest #191

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