Write a story that includes someone saying, “We’re not alone.”

Posted in Dialogue on Aug 4, 2023

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“The Distance of Stars” by Madeleine Hall

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The garden gate’s rusty hinges creaked as it swung shut. Her eyes slowly adjusted to the dark as she switched off her flashlight, and she and Sam carefully made their way into the garden, the dark shapes of plants and furniture taking form in the dim light of the moon. Light shone in distant windows, but their own house’s windows were dark. Somewhere nearby, an owl was calling out, the sound unsettling in the darkness. A tawny owl. The dogs were barking down at Willow Beck Farm, too. They came to a stop in the center of the lawn, where...

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“The Wounded Healer” by Jonathan Page

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“We read to know we are not alone.” – C.S. LewisWe are not alone. The night nurse is standing in the doorway. Benjie is a kind, black man from the Caribbean, who listens patiently, oh so patiently. Ralph moans in real pain, but the moan is also for effect. It gets worse at night. “Can I have a piece of pizza or some cake,” Ralph asks.“Nuh-na. Yuh are on duh sof’ diet,” Benjie tells him.“Please, please. I’m starving. Maybe a piece of toast and some chocolate pudding?”“Mi could fetch yuh some pud'n...

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“Are You Using This?” by John-Paul Cote

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Archie took a swig of his coffee and spit it out. “What the Hell…” he said out loud at the monitor. Everyone in the control room looked up as he put his feed on the big screen. There was a stunned silence from most. Others muttered some kind of “What the…” like Archie. They watched ...

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“The Hees of Messier” by Bracy Ratcliff

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THE HEES FROM MESSIER “From out here, it looks like any old flea market back home. Maybe a little neater, cleaner, and more organized.” The four Earthlings, with their two Andromeda hosts, paused at the entrance to the market. The crew from DS 9, the United States Space Agency’s first intergalactic venture, were big guys. The Commander, Air Force Colonel Bill Means, was 6’2” and 2 inches shorter than his #2, Navy Lt. Commander, Wallace Bean, but both were a head shorter than any of the Hees, the residents of Messier, the ...

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“Another Dose” by Christine Rohr

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"Zyprosamide 10 mg IM stat," I say with equanimity. "And 1 mg of his benzodiazepine with it," I add. "I have it here in my hand. Pretty sure this was going to happen," Sarah replies. The record had shown our new admission had required physical and chemical restraints prior to his arrival on our unit. I watch as she readies the needle that will deliver a dose of this powerful antipsychotic medication into the deltoid muscle. Smell of the quick alcohol swipe briefly fills the air as she quickly cleanses a place to inject him. Our patient J...

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“Knee to Knee, Forehead to Forehead.” by Linda Lovendahl

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It was nearing dusk but we didn’t care. We had hustled and bustled all the tedious hot hours of the day to get our commitments and chores done on this bright Sunday. It was our wedding anniversary and we had our tradition to maintain: a one-year review. We still had two children living with us. But they were older teens, quite independent and visiting friends this evening. Our truck came to a lazy stop on the gravel parking lot. There were several others at this popular site because there were lookout benches onto the valley below. My husban...

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“5 A.M.” by Sara Akins

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This story contains sensitive content, including descriptions of depression and a stillbirth. Evelyn woke up at dusk. She let too many minutes slip by as she watched the hollow gray light pour across her ceiling. When she finally rolled over and faced the forest outside her window, Evelyn saw what she thought were hundreds of white flowers descending into view, but when she rubbed the sleep from her eyes, she realized the flowers were merely the gaps of sky between the trees. Evelyn felt a pang of disappointment at having lost so m...

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“When You Look Into My Eyes” by Robert Hollingworth

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Jessie and I are soulmates, as they say; read each other like a book. She affectionately calls me Billy and we are rarely out of each other’s sight. We get along famously, apart from a rare disagreement, usually when Jess feels I have not quite met her expectations. In fact, the incident I am about to report is one of those times. On this occasion, my conduct was certainly less than prudent – but I must protest. My actions were purely instinctual – and in this day and age, I wonder if that isn’t a perfectly valid way to behave. The morn...

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“Earth 2.0” by Aster Parks

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It was finally the day. The day we woke up from hyper sleep. As my eyes slowly began to open, I could see the flashing lights of the sleeper pod’s glass control panel door before me. I smiled to myself as I reached up and took off my respirator mask. I pressed the button inside my sleeper pod that opened the glass panel door. “Whoohoo!” I was greeted by the sound of my crew mates cheering excitedly. I floated out of my sleeper pod and stared in awe at the beautiful sight befor...

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“The Galactic Historians” by Joe Parrillo

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Toby Ellerman had issues—but the kid could draw!After the tragic suicide of his father almost ten years ago, Toby retreated into his amazing mind and the world of drawing. At that same time, he also began to hear voices that told him of exotic life on other planets and of the near visitation of extraterrestrial visitors. All this was reflected in his simple pen and pencil art which made many marvel for its breathtaking detail and maturity.These fantastic ideas and the voices in his head earned him the diagnosis of “schizophrenia” from Dr. Ro...

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“The two men” by Michael Blight

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The metal bulkhead shrieked as it slowly opened. Light beamed into the room from a rifle mounted flashlight, illuminating the cold storeroom. The light beam quickly scanned the walls with purpose, flicking between top to bottom. Once cleared, two men entered the room, both armed to the teeth like they were about to start a coup. Each man took to their side of the room and stood, patiently listening, periodically tracking any unusual noise. The howl of the freezing Antarctic wind blew a gale outside the walls of the frozen base. Creaks and mo...

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“The Scientists” by Clara Dodge

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BBC Breaking News, May 28, 1986, 17:00. Two Scientists have been spotted on the Kingsferry Bridge, fleeing London. They are now travelling by foot and are speculated to be attempting to flee the continent. More updates are expected shortly as law enforcement arrives on the scene.Police cars droned like air sirens as Eliza sprinted with Marty off a dirt road into farmland, not daring to look back, breaths coming quickly, too loud. Calm down, Eliza's mind raced. Shut up. They shrank behind a low garden wall, damp stone cool through Eliza’s thi...

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“He Comes From Below” by Chloe Pierce

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Grimm Cabot was perhaps the unluckiest vampire in Le Garde Obscure. News of his impending betrayal spread quickly through the intricate weave of tunnels they called home. His creed stood before him, all one hundred and twenty-two of them, melded into a sea of suspicious and disappointed faces. He cowered in the shadow of the firstborn vampire, his bony knees clanking together. “Amaya, please, forgive me,” Grimm pleaded. With a snarl of his lip, Amaya dropped a fold of burlap onto the soil ahead of him. “You know what you must do,” A...

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“Paintings” by J.C. Vayda

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At night, if you gaze upward, the vastness of the universe may prove to be nearly incomprehensible. Billions of stars (including galaxies) gather, come alive, and present their unique beauty above us whether we’re preparing for a night out, laughing with our family during dinner, mourning a lost one while sulking in a shower, or simply rolling the covers back and preparing for bed. Perhaps you’re on your back porch, boating dock, or out camping, and you take the time to stare up at the sky as the grand stage lights light up and present to y...

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“Peer Pressure” by Fernando César

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Trigger Warnings: mental illness, swearing. “We’re not alone.” “Don’t be crazy. There’s no one else around.” “They’re watching us. I'm sure of it." “Well, they watch us on the security cameras, but that’s just for security … they said.” “They don’t trust us, we can’t trust them either.” “Well…” “Oh, my dear, nothing bad’s gonna happen. Everything will be alright, my love.” “Thanks, Honey. Can you keep talking to him, to calm him down?” “We should prepare for when they attack. We need weapons and a plan. They can’t know we’re on to the...

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Write a story that includes someone saying, “We’re not alone.”

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✍️ 87 stories

“The Distance of Stars” by Madeleine Hall

“The Wounded Healer” by Jonathan Page

“Are You Using This?” by John-Paul Cote

“The Hees of Messier” by Bracy Ratcliff

“Another Dose” by Christine Rohr

“Knee to Knee, Forehead to Forehead.” by Linda Lovendahl

“5 A.M.” by Sara Akins

“When You Look Into My Eyes” by Robert Hollingworth

“Earth 2.0” by Aster Parks

“The Galactic Historians” by Joe Parrillo

“The two men” by Michael Blight

“The Scientists” by Clara Dodge

“He Comes From Below” by Chloe Pierce

“Paintings” by J.C. Vayda

“Peer Pressure” by Fernando César

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Set your story after aliens have officially arrived on Earth.

Write about a character who has to grapple with something completely alien to them.

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Make a mysterious message an important part of your story.

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