Write a story that includes someone saying, “You’ve got this.”

Posted in Dialogue on Oct 27, 2023

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“The Mystery of the Adventure” by Hosea Guy

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Feeling stressed? reads the black and yellow sticker on the door of the bathroom stall. Below the two-worded question is a list of campus-provided resources: a phone number to call, a separate number to text, the email addresses of six counselors, another email address, this one belonging to the whole of the Campus Health and Wellness department, and then a four-step breathing exercise. “Oh,” I say, smirking. “Well, thank God for that—suicide averted.” I lean over from where I’m sitting on the toilet and open the blue duffel bag I br...

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“The High Witch ” by Lydia Carter

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It’s night. Typically. These things always start at night, don’t they?Adrienne crouches beside me, her red hair slicked back into its usual tight, uncomfortable looking bun underneath a heavy hood. I’d taken it upon myself, on a few occasions, to inquire if the tightness of her bun was her reason for being in such a foul mood most days. The first time I asked, early in my days at the Academy, Adrienne had choked me out against a wall with such intent that her now husband, Arcane, was forced to pull her from me. That was how they me...

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“Luck Schmuck” by Benny Regalbuto

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Humphrey rolled out of the way just as the Geigerfly dove at him and felt a burst of power. That always seemed to happen if he waited until the last possible second to dodge, though he couldn’t say why. He came around for the shot as the Geigerfly began to pivot midflight, and time slowed down around him. Everything—the irradiated river to his right, the poisonous gook the Geigerfly had just spewed, the Geigerfly itself—moved as if through molasses. That often happened after his bursts of power. As did his strangely overpowered gunshots. S...

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“Persistence” by Ian Grogan

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You glance at the reflection of your face in the stream in front of you, the outline highlighted by a combination of warm colors from the distant fire behind you and the slight flicker of the stars above. The image becomes blurry as you dip your cupped palms in the cool water. Bringing your hands to your face, you sip the current and feel the refreshment awaken your body. You know this is your last chance to gather yourself, so you let the drink linger on your lips for as long as possible. With your feet rigid, you lower your damp fingers in...

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“A Criminal Act” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

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Her phone rang. Katie grabbed and swiped it. “Hi, this is Katie.” She held it up while continuing to put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher.“Hi Katie. I’m really worried about Edwin. He’s made some new friends. I’ve seen them. Skinheads. They must want something. Dunno what. I’ve told him they’ll get him into a lot of trouble. He left today, very anxious, but he wouldn’t talk about it.”“It’s ok, Paul. I’ve been worried too. He told me he’d met a couple of skinheads and said that people judge them because of how they look. One had smiled at h...

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“The Diner” by Kathleen Boucher

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A destitute veteran wraps his threadbare jacket tightly around his thin physique as the icy wind chills him to the bone, reminding the older man that winter is fast approaching. It's time to change the tires on his car. He sighs at how bald they look. He barely made it through last year's snowstorms without a scratch. When given a choice to buy tires versus food, hunger wins every time. I could always go to the food bank. He thought. But I don't want anyone to know what a lousy situation I'm in. His mother's voi...

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“Making a Scene” by Kate Murphy

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Mauve grabs my face between well lotioned hands. “You’ve got this, Rebecca.” Her doe eyes swim with innocence. My dream is to be a great actress, but Mauve is the one who was truly made for the stage. I’ve spent two years burning out the marks of middle class suburbia to embody this highbrow alter ego. Mauve tosses her head, flipping one perfectly curled bang out of her eye. The picture of coiffed perfection, her demeanor never betrays the truth. She’s so good, sometimes I even forget that she’s the leader of an anarchist environmenta...

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“Mirror Heist: Triple Trouble.” by Lize-mari De Bod

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Mister Kent and Misses Kent leave the lobby on their way to lunch. They have to go out to lunch since ALL the hotel’s restaurants have been ‘reserved’. "Okay Laura, Misses Kent is wearing her blue dress with the black ruffles, black Valinto heels and the big black Saint Lauren handbag." George studies Misses Kent's outfit on the hotel lobby camera in the cleaning closet. Mister and Misses Kent walk through the hotel doors, but none of the reception desk sees them. All they see is Mark's card trick. No one is at the reception desk , so they d...

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“I Am Winter Jasmine” by Awen Kerr

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I ran my gloved fingers along the piled stones, wondering what we might find beyond the wall. Maggie and I had gone for a walk that afternoon, and had ended up at the far end of the neighborhood, where there was some undeveloped land, long neglected, and likely forgotten. Maggie noted that, perhaps the city was confused about who was responsible for the upkeep of the area, and even though I didn’t know what she meant by that, I definitely understood that nobody was caring for the bushes, trees, and other plants growing wildly in all directio...

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“24 Meetings ” by Jagathisan Periyasamy

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" To get a better inspection rating, we should conduct 24 customer relationship programmes during this year. Are we all ready to do that? Mr.Sadasivam, one of the Top executives of a prestigious Bank, in command of the southern Zone, has put it on the table. Mr Sadasivam, a tall and bulky man with broad and hefty shoulders, said the above with a serious note. He was a cheery person and always maintained cool postures even when he was experiencing personal difficulties and discomforts. Bu...

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“Cube Farm” by C Russell

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“You’ve. Got. This.” “Who is she saying that to?” I lean in close and whisper to the short, hipster with an impressive handle-bar mustache showing me around my new work place. “You. Me. Everyone out there,” he says gesturing to the sea of cubicles in front of us. “It’s inspiring, right?” His eyes glaze over in reverence towards my new manager. “You are so lucky to work under M...

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“Blind girl run ” by Hannah Abrams

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"I can't." I said. "Yes, you can." My father said, "Your body will tell you where to go." I felt the need to point out that was what he said last time, and we both knew how that turned out. "Listen, smell, feel. You've got this." Dad said. I closed my eyes, even though I didn't need to. I sniffed the air, taking in all I could. I couldn't believe I had let him convince me to do this. This was crazy. This was how this happened last time, and ...

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“IF ONLY THEY KNEW” by Andrew Hixson

Submitted to Contest #222

IF ONLY THEY KNEW The sun beat down on my body as I lay on the ground at the five-hundred-metre firing point of the classified range. Only a select few knew the secret location, interrupted by distant gunfire. Aiming down the scope, I took a deep breath and concentrated on my target, aware of the rifle’s weight in my hands. My heart pounded in my chest as I readied myself to aim, acutely aware that the outcome of this moment could determine whether I lived or died. The air was thick with anticipation, every sound magnified in the silence. I ...

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“To Perfect a Spell” by Sakiya Alex

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“You’ve got this Ella. You must concentrate.” Peter Leeway grinned encouragingly at his struggling friend. “Easy for you to say!” Ella sighed and dropped down onto the grass, exasperated. “Magic comes easy to you. Everything comes easy to you.” The spell Ella had been trying to cast was one called Substitutionary Replacement. It was where one could swap their location with an inanimate object instantly. Peter leaned off the oak tree he had been relaxing against and moved to sit next to Ella on the grass. He placed his wand de...

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“The First Stab” by Sarah Dean

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The first day I walked into the Shop for my apprenticeship, I was nervous. Not a normal nervous. A nervous that made your stomach roll and your head spin. I was beginning a journey that I was sure would change my perspective of my entire life. And it did, in a manner of speaking. As the bell on the door finished ringing and the door smacked against its casing, I felt myself liquify. Sitting behind a counter, looking at all kinds of badass I felt I would never be able to pull off, was my new mentor. She had given me the task of writin...

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Write a story that includes someone saying, “You’ve got this.”

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✍️ 54 stories

“The Mystery of the Adventure” by Hosea Guy

“The High Witch ” by Lydia Carter

“Luck Schmuck” by Benny Regalbuto

“Persistence” by Ian Grogan

“A Criminal Act” by Kaitlyn Wadsworth

“The Diner” by Kathleen Boucher

“Making a Scene” by Kate Murphy

“Mirror Heist: Triple Trouble.” by Lize-mari De Bod

“I Am Winter Jasmine” by Awen Kerr

“24 Meetings ” by Jagathisan Periyasamy

“Cube Farm” by C Russell

“Blind girl run ” by Hannah Abrams

“IF ONLY THEY KNEW” by Andrew Hixson

“To Perfect a Spell” by Sakiya Alex

“The First Stab” by Sarah Dean

🌟 Similar prompts

Start your story with a student on their first day of apprenticeship.

Write about a character who has a love/hate relationship with their mentor.

Write about a mentor whose methods are controversial.

Write a story about a character who finds guidance in an unlikely place.

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