Write a story that includes the line “I think someone’s listening/watching.”

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“The Eyes Have It” by Les Clark

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THE EYES HAVE IT By Les Clark Bentley, careful to place his sneakers where they wouldn’t crunch the crumbled brick and give away his position, peered around the edge of a ruined building just as a transparent drone, with its turreted cameras, whirred past. When it was out of sight, and he was sure the enemy hadn’t planted another sniffer or smeller trailing secretly behind, Bentley stood, his cracking knee joints protesting his efforts. He keyed his comm, shielding the click under the sweater he’d snagged from a Save-The-Planet bin. He th...

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“Big Pete” by H.e. Ross

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Big Pete thought. It occurred to him that he was thinking. I think somebody is listening to me think.‘Ah, the patient awakes, Monty.’ The voice echoed through a pale darkness. ‘Untie his eye blinders, Monty. Okay, the blindfold, idiot. Let him see the light.’Pete thought he heard a chuckle as he saw his eyelashes raising and brightness penetrating his head in spear points and lightening strokes. He thought it unusual to be thinking so eloquently and thought it strange to use these descriptive phrases. He wondered, as the pain resumed its way...

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“Non...fiction?” by Steffen Lettau

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SHHHHHHHH! ...I think someone's listening. Who, you ask? Wait, you ask, how did I know that you would ask? Are you obvious, or am I a mind reader? No, my friend, it is neither. And both. Now, that sounds confusing, but bear with me. I might seem like a character in this short story, and you would be right. But you could also see me as a person, and you would be right again. As for me, I am not really supposed to know that you are there, reading every word that I say or think or even imply with every action or inaction on my par...

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“What Glitters” by John K Adams

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“I feel like I’m living in a goldfish bowl,” said Sharky, the goldfish. He looked anxiously about. “You are living in a goldfish bowl.” Marina, the mermaid, suppressed her cute smile. They’d had this conversation before. She was Sharky’s beautiful best friend. He always found her lolling on the rock in the shipwreck’s shadow. Sharky gave her a look. “I don’t get it… What is a goldfish bowl, anyway? I thought it was a figure of speech.” “It’s like… well, you know…” She shrugged her bare shoulders and smoothed her hair. She thought she knew ...

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“The Magi's Ultimatum” by Awen Kerr

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A harsh, hurried knock reverberates through the house, all the way out to the patio. The gold in Meredith's eyes is intense, practically glowing when they meet Joshua's.He shakes his head in confusion but rises quickly and makes for the front door. “Stay here.”She doesn’t like being commanded but doesn’t move.Joshua's heart pounds in his chest and between his ears as he approaches the front door. They really should have put in a looking window to peek at visitors without needing to open the door to see who it is. He’ll be making that change ...

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“Where I am?” by Hanan Alhosani

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Sensitive contain : (It's contain sensitive word like Rabe, and killing, killing him self ) Deeply breath... Boy voice : Who is there? Girl voice : Who are you? What bring me here? Boy: I have no idea , I think someone's listening? Girl: Why are we here? Boy: It looks like we are under the ground. Girl: But we can breathe this place is dark. Boy: How can you hear me? I am not talking. Girl: I don't know I am not talking either. Could you move? Boy: No, and you? Girl: No, I can't. What can you recall? My recolle...

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“My Neighbor's Keeper” by Jonathan Page

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Staring out into the vacuum of space, I feel homesick for the Jordan Valley. I wish I'd been given my chosen assignment as a fighter pilot tasked with defending my homeland from the Surge. Instead, I’ve been resigned to the thankless task of hurtling through the void tending to sheep on the Bowdler Express. But I serve the House. We all do. My commander and captain, Aryeh Ross, has promised me a transfer if I complete the twelve-month term of my initial deployment.The Oculus Directive has suffocated and smothered all harmful speech across th...

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“Depression Can't Wait!” by Earlicia Evans

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This story contains themes or mentions of mental health issues. I longed to get out of the stage in life of feeling nobody heard me, no one truly "saw me" It's as if I was just "there" all my life. So many countless days of me trying to find my place in life. With so many common roadblocks life sets in motion, I'm a firm believer that things are much easier when one has a strong support system, knowledge of navigating through all of life's craziness, and sustainable mental health. I've witnessed the black community view mental health as a pe...

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“The Bright Light” by Alana Hartman

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“Ready?” Neil asked, stuffing his water bottle into his bag. “Yes,” Kristina replied. “Let’s just, uh, get this over with, I guess.” They walked through the lawn, the grass reaching up to Kristina’s knees. She itched her thigh, regretting her agreement to do this with Neil. “How did you ever get me to do this with you?” She asked, almost angry. “Woah, calm down,” Neil said, holding his hands out in front of him. he shrugged. “To answer your question, it’s because you are easy to fool. Now, no more talking. They say this place is haun...

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“Fatal Ink” by Mabel Gray

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I'm not afraid of death, I'm afraid of dying. Whatever happens after I leave this Earth, that's between me and whoever, whatever is up there (if there even is anything up there). Even the idea of winking out of existence, my consciousness lost to the wind, doesn't fear me. But dying a painful death, that does. And at this moment, it is all I can think about as I am running. Running so impossibly slow, like sludging through a dreamlike state of water and mud. They are gaining on me absurdly fast as my body locks up with fear, wishing I was on...

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“Beware the Obsidious Mirror” by Meghan Brooks

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The Bat Wing Society began to surge in popularity with local teens. Some say interest in the occult appeals to all types these days including the posh and outspoken, Mira Callisto, the quiet and meek, Sage Menken, and the bright and inquisitive, Iris Fury. As they entered the store, the elderly lady standing near the entrance greets the trio with "Welcome to the Bat Wing Society, where we feature many different curiosities that will certainly make your Halloween or movie nights more magical." Upon the store shelves were stacks o...

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“The Goddess Watching” by Yasmin Keyani

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The Goddess Watching Persephone Student Halls comprised four tower blocks, each one at the corner of a grassed square. In good weather students would lie on the grass: smoking, drinking, flirting, and playing music. But now it was autumn, and the green square was empty except for fallen leaves and litter. In the dimly lit hallway of Flat 5, Block 1 it was silent, save for the soft hum of the fluorescent light overhead. Mark, a young man in his first year of college, was alone in his room, engrossed in his homework. His fellow studen...

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“They're Here” by William Campaign

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The secluded old farm house sat in disrepair off a single dirt road with no signage, nestled against a dense forest, and barely any distinguishable property line. The fact that it was still light out and Mike had been to this place often as a kid, were the only reasons he was able to find it now. His father had taken up refuge in their family owned farm house during the later years of his retirement. Mike never understood why the old man had prefered such seclusion after the death of Mike’s mother. He had become a bit of a recluse over ...

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“Different topics have different meanings.” by Tracy Brown

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Title: Different topics have different meanings.Hello my dear imagination, my old friend.”I think someone is listening and watching” So let's get down to business, and talk about the things that no one talks about.In this day and age, the truth is, I question myself at times, ”Am I missing out?” What are the things that I need to feel fulfilled”? Do I need a boyfriend?’’ Do I need to get married and live in the suburbs just like in the movies, have the latest cars packed in my garage, and of course, become best friends with plastic...

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“Christmas Eve at Luiz’s Old-Fashioned Café” by Joseph Morris

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Christmas Eve at Luiz’s Old-Fashioned CafébyJoseph Morris Old Town, New Arantes City, Jandira, Kuat Star System 24 December 423 SF Since Jandira's FoundingjOld-Earth Christmas background music combined with the comforting fragrances of garlic and oregano to greet customers entering Luiz’s Old-Fashioned Café. A holo of a red sleigh pulled by nine reindeer hovered over the dance floor. Every few minutes, the sleigh’s sole passenger changed from the North American Santa, in his traditional heavyweight red suit, to the New Brazili...

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Write a story that includes the line “I think someone’s listening/watching.”

Submissions are closed

✍️ 53 stories

“The Eyes Have It” by Les Clark

“Big Pete” by H.e. Ross

“Non...fiction?” by Steffen Lettau

“What Glitters” by John K Adams

“The Magi's Ultimatum” by Awen Kerr

“Where I am?” by Hanan Alhosani

“My Neighbor's Keeper” by Jonathan Page

“Depression Can't Wait!” by Earlicia Evans

“The Bright Light” by Alana Hartman

“Fatal Ink” by Mabel Gray

“Beware the Obsidious Mirror” by Meghan Brooks

“The Goddess Watching” by Yasmin Keyani

“They're Here” by William Campaign

“Different topics have different meanings.” by Tracy Brown

“Christmas Eve at Luiz’s Old-Fashioned Café” by Joseph Morris

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Set your story in a type of prison cell.

Write from the POV of a security guard on the night shift, sitting in front of a wall of CCTV feeds.

Write about someone who is shackled by fears of failure, until they break free.

Write a story about someone who breaks an unwritten social rule and the consequences they face as a result.

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