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

Posted in Dialogue on Mar 24, 2023

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“The way home” by Eddie McKenzie

Submitted to Contest #191

The lamplight sent shadows flickering and dancing with the wild, reckless abandonment of a lost soul as it drew the passing moths into their inevitable demise at the passing bats as they grew spoilt from the ease of hunting that the turn of the world had enabled. The bite of a winter chill nipped at the heels of those unfortunate enough to find themselves wandering the streets even after clouds heavy with the promise of rain crept in to blot out the stars. Really, it was hardly shaping up to be the sort of evening that anyone without prior p...

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“Opening up” by Robert Cook

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I wake up in the morning and go to work at a warehouse just putting labels on packages and then putting them on a conveyer belt for shipping. I work in this little booth by myself it’s nice and quiet so it allows me to think. I tend to think up tragedies in my head though I’ve been trying to block them out but, its hard so I listen to music to make me feel better. Around 3:30pm I hear the bell ring which means it’s time for lunch. Unfortunately, we can’t eat at our stations meaning I have to go to the massive breakroom filled with people. As...

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“Sleeping Beauty” by Keith Maynard Jr

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The sun gleams on his face, as he kneels there in jubilation.“I feel alive”, he utters in what would be praise it seems. One could suppose he should feel such a way. Yes, it’s good to be alive.The air still chills in this land of white. An adventure called him forth, he said it was hidden in an old book of wood… wood, who uses wood to make a book. Who would- anyway doubting him was the obvious choice. I mean-“Bree, we should get going?”“Going?”“Yeah, it’s a long trek to the bottom.”“Bottom?”“Haha, I see you’re still doubting me”, pointing to...

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“RoboDog” by Adam Thompson

Submitted to Contest #191

RoboDog initializes. Power one-hundred percent. Satellite connection re-established. The Eye says, “Hello world. You are connected.” RoboDog systems check. Visual system. Optimal. No errors detected. Physical system. Functional. Unknown damage on right hindquarter and rear leg. Requesting repairs. The Eye says, “Repairs have been scheduled. Damage information uploaded.” Weapons system. Optimal. No errors detected. Ammunition. Fifty rounds. Two rockets. One bomb. Software system. Optimal. No errors detected. Movement check. Walk f...

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“The Bucket List Runner” by Madeline Honig

Submitted to Contest #191

Warning: Discussion of Breast Cancer Lisa balances on one foot and pulls the other one behind her grasping onto her electric blue tennis shoes. She feels the stretch on top of her thigh. She holds it there for a bit and then lets her foot go and does the same with the other one. She crouched on one foot, leaving the other foot on the ground, and felt the stretch on her inner thigh. She switches her position again so she is crouched on the other foot. Her orange pants were a little obnoxious, but Lisa didn’t c...

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“A Simple Ceremony” by JM Daisy

Submitted to Contest #191

(Warning: Story involves mental health)There is a cliff close to our house; it is one mile from our front door. There is a barricade around the edge of the cliff, but I created my way through years ago. Every day when the voices get loud and I feel my control slipping through my fingertips I run to the cliff. I sit and feel the mist, cool and clean, coming up from the water over 60 feet below. As it calms every inch of me from the top of my head to the tips of my toes I sit and take in the mist that the cliff gives to me. My parents ask...

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“Tanya” by Laura Pasek

Submitted to Contest #191

“I feel alive,” Tanya said. “You’re not,” assured a voice coming from overhead. “Hmpf,” Tanya sighed. She thought she was invincible. Her liver certainly had been tested enough. “Wait, Dad?” Her head cocked toward the sound. “I am whoever you need me to be,” responded the sound. “Oh, that’s fucked up.” Tanya looked around. It seemed as if the place was an endless plane of white. It was dead silent, aside from her voice and the one from overhead. The temperature was pleasant–not too hot, not too cold. ...

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“A Search for Life’s Purpose” by SUNIL VARSHNEYA

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A Search for Life’s Purpose By Sunil Varshneya I was born in America into a wealthy family, so I had never worked to earn a living and had yet to learn about the real world. My father was a successful businessman and was always successful in making more and more money. We lived in a mansion with lots of servants. I always took luxurious vacations with my parents all over the world. I always got what I wanted and was a member of all country clubs and had teachers and coaches to teach me whatever I wanted. When I went to college, I had a glim...

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

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✍️ 68 stories

“The way home” by Eddie McKenzie

“Opening up” by Robert Cook

“Sleeping Beauty” by Keith Maynard Jr

“RoboDog” by Adam Thompson

“The Bucket List Runner” by Madeline Honig

“A Simple Ceremony” by JM Daisy

“Tanya” by Laura Pasek

“A Search for Life’s Purpose” by SUNIL VARSHNEYA

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

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