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Write a story that includes someone saying, “Let’s go for a walk.”

Posted in Dialogue on Jan 13, 2023

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“The Lake” by Betsy Ellis

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*Trigger Warning: Terminal Illness* Her skin had become nearly translucent, like one of the glass tetras I had seen in aquarium stores. I had watched them swim in their tanks, thinking how wondrous it was to be able to see their hearts beating inside their bodies. I wished that everything in life was as transparent. People’s intentions and meanings hidden behind conversations they didn’t want to have.  She was one of those people who would simply not have the conversations that needed to be had, and get rid of anyone who disagreed wit...

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“Aces and Spades” by Abigail Christine

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Trigger warning: mild violence, death, griefLet's go for a walk. That is how I got here, in the cold, Chicago slush. My socks are completely soaked somehow, and my feet could chill a bottle of wine. Which makes me furious with these all-weather, water-resistant boots I bought. Let’s go for a walk. Who knew that statement would lead to the last activity we would share together. One simple walk, to clear my head, and a best friend that knows- knew- exactly what I needed, even when I was in denial of such. I will never be warmed by their smile ...

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“Dance Flyers” by Hosea Guy

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Sensitive Content: mild language and substance use There is a staircase in the church, just down a short hall from what we used to call the haunted room. The perfect red carpet on the winding flight’s first landing is often bathed in pale, pinkish rays that shine through a stained-glass window, tall and narrow, set high in the wall so you have to tilt your head to properly admire it. One of the amber streetlamps outside reflects itself in the magenta glass; if you stand on the landing after night has fallen, a beautiful, rose golden aura...

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“Batey: Where Technology and Ancient Sports Collide” by Nico Pengin

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Nico Pengin and his team, The Absolutes, had just come off a hard-fought victory in the first round of the high-stakes Batey tournament. The tournament was held inside the alien ship Gibraltar, which was run by the alien race, the Unknown Blues, which had saved the Earth from a recurring catastrophe caused by human mismanagement of the planet. The Unknown Blues were a technologically advanced alien race, with a deep understanding of physics and engineering. They had a humanoid appearance, but with distinct blue skin and elongated limbs. They...

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“The Landlubbers” by Grace Redford

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“Oscar!” Charles hissed. “Do you know how much trouble we’ll be in if the prefects find us out of bed?” “Don’t get your knickers in a knot.” Oscar’s lantern creaked as he stepped over knotted tree roots, tangled into the damp soil of the ravine. “We need some fun.” “I was having plenty of fun before this.” “We go to boarding school, Charles. Our lives are stifled! We need adventure.” “I wouldn’t very well call expulsion an adventure,” Charles grumbled. “We’ll be back before morning check-ins. They’ll never know we left. Besides, Ralph’...

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“Perpetual Boredom” by Cymon Catalano

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Perpetual Boredom It was a lovely day in the town of Stroll-Field Lane. The sun was shining brightly, the birds were singing, and the flowers were in full bloom. The streets were lined with towering oak trees, their leaves rustling in the gentle breeze. The town square was bustling with activity, as locals and tourists alike took advantage of the perfect weather to enjoy the sights and sounds of the small town. But for Jim and Bill, it was just another boring day inside. Jim and Bill were two best friends who had known each other since c...

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“Master of Happiness” by M K Bernard

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This story deals with grief and survivors guilt and coping with loss. Squeals of laughter poured through the house. Little feet trampled around as the youngsters chased each other, giggling as they ran. The happiness of everyone was radiant, covering them in an enraptured spirit. While the excitement was intoxicating, there was a sadness among the adults of which the children were blissfully unaware. There was one of them missing, and his absence would forever be missed. It was in their eyes when they shared glances. An unshed te...

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“A Young Man in the Rain” by Alexander Hanna

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Journal Entry 33I’ve been typing my thoughts down on Google Docs now for over a month and I have to thank my therapist again for this ingenious idea. I do not believe I would've ever thought of typing out my thoughts at the end of each day unless she had suggested it. There is something tremendously relieving about reflecting on each day and, in my opinion, not enough people do it. Of course, journaling requires one to think pretty deeply about one's own life and the choices they make and the reasons behind their choices. As a result, journa...

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“Rhythm of Life” by Tricia King

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"Let's go for a walk." my mother said one Sunday morning. It was already warm and sunny, at 9 o'clock. I put my cereal bowl in the sink and slipped on my old worn-out gray sneakers. Outside it was bright and my mother's long blonde hair shone like spun gold. Her eyes were the green color of cocktail olives with little brown and gold flecks in them. She was lovely, but she didn't know it. She dressed simply, light colored jeans, a navy-blue tee shirt with a small pocket at the top, simple white sneakers. She smiled as the sun hit her tanned s...

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“After Computing Power Got Better And Everything Got Worse” by John Walsh

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AUNTEM: Let’s go for a walk. You can bring Toto.  (Being a subroutine, AUNTEM, cannot actually walk. For convenience, Dorian carries a monitor and speaker system attached to his clothes so that *she* knows what he’s doing and can advise him.) Dorian: Toto doesn’t need a walk.  (Toto was a stray nondescript brown mutt that wandered into Dorian’s living pod and stayed.) AUNTEM: But you do. You haven’t left your pod in days. If you go much longer I’ll have to put you back on your antidepressants. Get up, you know you always enjoy the ...

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“We Are All Made Up Of Stardust” by Finley Dean

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There's one conversation I will always remember between my father and myself, I was only a young boy back then but his words have managed to stick with me into adulthood. One day I shall recite them to my own children, I hope to be half the man my father was. It all started when he asked me to go on a walk.“Let's go for a walk,” he said to me.  “Where to?” “Anywhere you want.” I slipped on my red wellington boots and ran outside. “Don't forget your coat! Just because it’s sunny doesn’t mean it's not cold!” I ran back and giggl...

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“On The Pathway” by Albert M.

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A young man always visits an old Native American man sitting a mountain path with his legs crossed. "Jesus." Timotee said. "Wearing the same scowl and get up I see!" Shouting across the way. He turns my way. He wore old clothes, almost from a different time. His shirt was a collared dark blue one that only had three buttons. His jeans were folded slightly at the bottom to reveal clubbed up old leather shoes that had definitely seen better days. "Yes, Timothy? What is the issue with my face?" he said. "Don't think I didn't notice you say my n...

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“West Nile via Marietta” by Baxter Renfroe

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It was summer in Marietta, it hadn’t rained in two weeks.                Her eyes opened with the noise – the agonizing buzz of mosquitos. Primrose waved them away and flopped over on her bed in irritation, groaning quietly to herself. In four nights she hadn’t slept at all; back home, even in August the nights cooled down enough to sleep easily.  Again the buzzing came, and again she waved it away, then with a sigh of frustration she sat up, flinging the thin...

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“My Crazy Love Life” by Mark Baxter

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There are certain words which, once uttered, may never be un-said. Certain words which are irrevocable. Phrases like, “I want a divorce,” or, “It’s not you, it’s me,” and “Wow, that’s an ugly baby!” … I could go on. On that particular morning, at the unholy hour of 3:00 A.M., the words that could not be un-said were, “Let’s go for a walk!” Immediately,  those words were heard, processed, and acted upon. A clattering sound soon arose. A jingling noise ensued. An eager vocalization echoed around my tiny apartment, a cross be...

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“A Whisper of Belonging at Kirkhelleren cave” by Nelson White

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Sensitive content: an accidental fall, heart attack, death“I wouldn’t normally disturb you, but I see you’re distracted. It’s understandable.”Ace’s voice penetrated my quiet. Though he wasn’t old, he had a low, gravelly voice, distinct from all others. With him kneeling so close to me, I could feel it rumble through my body.I shivered and opened one eye. I lowered the neglected siku flute to my lap. “There you are.” Ace’s lips tilted in a half-smile. I felt an unbidden flicker of attraction.“Do you… do you think he’ll live?”He paused, s...

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