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Posted in Dialogue on Sep 19, 2025

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Tour Guide

Submitted to Contest #321

WALKING TOUR OF 3015 SE 65THBe outside by 10:45. Bring handouts, hand microphone, jar.OK, Hello, Welcome everyone. It’s 11 O’clock and I’ve counted nine people here. That’s the number I see signed up for today’s tour today of the basement of 3015 SE 65th Street, so we might as well get started. My name is Brian Runyan and I’ll be your tour guide today. Just a little quick housekeeping: as was noted on the website. This is a “dry” tour meaning there is no access to water for the duration of the tour. There are no drinking fountains nor bottle...

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Splintered

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(Content Warning: This story addresses sensitive issues such as mental health, violence, murder, sexual violence and abuse and contains harsh language) “This is your fault. We wouldn’t be in here if it wasn’t for you. You are such a freaking jerk.”“You can’t blame me every time we get in trouble. You were right there with me. You wanted to just as bad as me, I was just willing to say it. Quit your whining. It’s childish.”“Childish? Really? That’s the pot calling the kettle black, isn’t it?”“Can we just not talk? I’m sick of your voice.”“Then...

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The Announcer’s Wife: Caught Cheating at the Cowboys Game

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Mike: And it’s third down, Dallas is about to snap the ball.Doug: Listen to this crowd, they are trying to will their Cowboys to victory.Mike: The ball is snapped, Prescott rolls out right, tosses over the middle, and it’s caught! First down, Dallas!Producer: Camera four, let's cut to some fan shots.Mike: Timeout Dallas with 2:45 to go in the third quarter. We’ll be right back, folks—Doug: WAIT, Laura?!Mike: I know we spend a lot of time together, but I’m not your wife…Doug: No! That’s Laura! Kissing a guy in a cowboy hat!Mike: A cowboy hat ...

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AND THEN THE STORM WAS OVER

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AND THEN THE STORM WAS OVER WhatsApp Call – August 2013 Sheyla: Hey! Just saying hi from the airport! Got back from Rhodes. I am vacillating between Antalya and Amsterdam for the second part of my vacation - as long as it starts with an A.Evan: Cool choices. Give me a heads up if you decide to come to Antalya.Sheyla: You need an alert? Why, it's a big city, don't worry!Evan: I kinda feel you’d like to see me if you come to Turkey thou!Sheyla: Well, not sure, we didn’t part as friends exactly. And I don’t really care anymore!Evan: It is more ...

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All Lines, No Map

Submitted to Contest #321

All Lines, No Map Act OneAvery: Page one. Who starts?Mara: You do.Avery: It does not say that.Mara: It does not say anything. That is the point.Gus: Stick to the script.Priya: The script is six names and a bunch of lines. There is no sticking. There is sliding.Leo: Sliding is dangerous. That is how you end up improvising.Tessa: Improvising is forbidden.Avery: Forbidden, by who?Tessa: By the absence. The silence where the directions should be.Mara: That sounds like philosophy.Gus: It is also obedience.Priya: Which is also annoying.Avery: Then...

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Still Here

Submitted to Contest #321

"How are you feeling today?" "Today is a good day." "Is it, really?" "I mean, I think so. I got caught up on some sleep last night" "Oh?" "Yeah, and um, it wasn’t as hard coming to work. The appointments I have today are some of my harder cases, they can be a little taxing." "But it wasn’t as hard to come in today?" "No.” “That’s great. It’s progress.” “Yeah…” “How are things with the boyfriend?” “We broke up.” “Why?” “I don’t know.” “You don’t?” “I mean, he said…that he couldn’t handle…watching me spiral. How shitty is that?” “It is definit...

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The Last Ride to Ravensdale Woods

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"Where to, my sweetie?""Enniscorthy town centre, please, near the church if that's not too much trouble. Thanks a million for stoppin' - it's such a relief to find a taxi on a night like this so it is. 'Tis fierce cold, isn't it? I was startin' to think I'd be walkin' all the way, and these roads can be so dangerous for a woman alone, especially with all the stories you hear about what happens to people who wander too far from the roads after dark.""That's so right, my lovely.""You must know these parts well, drivin' them every night. I imag...

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95876

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95876 A young voice, “You have reached 95876. I’m Beth.”“I’m Karen, Ms. Exbeth’s medical coordinator. May I speak to her?”“What a wonderful name. It’s like a pirate that can’t read, he signs his name with an X, but he can read. Can you imagine a lower case cursive e that keeps going all the way up to the top of the line, then a slash like a sword stroke to make it into an X. It could be his nick name, Mr. Ex.”“That is nice may I speak to your mother.”In a raised voice, “Mom, a Karen wants to speak to you. I think she has a wrong number.” Bet...

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A Questionable Partner

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A Questionable Partner “Doug, what are you doing here in Coleridge dressed like a professor?”“Gina! I'm surprised to see you, too. And I'm dressed this way because I AM the professor.”“Of a creative writing class at a small college?”“You didn’t know?”“No one told me you would be working this case.”“That's weird. Why would they leave you out of the loop on something that important?”“Maybe because I told them I didn’t want to work with you anymore.”“You did what? Since when?”“Since I blame you for my broken leg on our last job.”“You blame me? ...

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Hey, Mary

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Hey, Mary. How you doing?Good. You want a bag for 10 cents?Yeah, that's fine. One should be enough. Do you think that's a good pineapple?I don't really know anything about pineapples but if it's not you can always bring the receipt back and get a refund. You don't have to bring the fruit with you to get the refund, you can just call ahead.That's alright, I think it's ripe from the smell.Is that how you tell?Yeah, I read online that you can tell a pineapple is ripe if it has that golden hue and you smell a sweet aroma from the bottom.Huh. Tha...

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Paradox of Love and Freedom

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Fredrich: Tell me, you think that love deprives you of your freedom?Anneliese: Well, as you know, I believe love to be the most vital thing in this world. The most imperative indeed. One to die without love, has not lived. So no, it does not deprive us of our freedom. Fredrich: Enlighten me if I am mistaken, dear Liesl, but to be free is to be oneself to the core, right? To take whatever decisions you desire and certainly not act against your own will, merely to satisfy the other person. To be free shall be compared to solitude. To be in sol...

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TikTok or not

Submitted to Contest #321

Tik-tok or not“So I was tinkin’, lil brother.” “I don’t recall dat bein’ yer strong suit but go ahead.”“You’re cruisin’ for a brusin’ but I was tinkin’ we need more money.”“True dat.”“We could make some a dose whatcha call ‘em – Tik Toks and make a lot of money.”“What we gonna make Tik Toks about?”“Funny shit dat happens at work.”“Oh yeah, you mean like dat time Ozzie….”“Yeah, or when Jim pooped his pants from eatin’ duh lunch he didn’t put in the fridge….”“Everybody know you gotta refrigerate yogurt!”“Or when Marilyn sent dat e-mail.”“What ...

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Coffee and Cattle

Submitted to Contest #321

Hey. Hey Marino. I hate when you call me that. I know. But you’re still gonna do it huh? Yep, still gonna do it. Don’t worry though it won’t be all the time. Just when I feel like rattling your cage to see if you’re still with us. How considerate of you. Is there coffee? Check the pot. Margie made some earlier. I know she walked out with a thermos, but I don’t think she stuffed it all. Good news, it’s a happy healthy pot full of the black stuff! You want some Tem? No, I’m. Actually… sure, sure I’ll have some. Here we go boss, just as you ord...

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Love Never After

Submitted to Contest #321

“What are you so scared of? Come on! I’ll even go with you.”“Really? But you hate feeling out of control.” "Don't worry. I’ll be fine. You need to do this.” “Okay…here I go.” “Why aren’t you going? I told you you’d be fine.”“I’m sorry. I just can’t…it’s too much.” “Sigh. Alright. We’ll try it again.” “You know I love you.” “I do. Why are you saying this?” “Becuase, I want you to know that one day I’m going to marry you one day. And we’ll have a perfectly average house, a perfectly average family with perfectly average jobs. And then we’re go...

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Burden of the Council

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“So, would the Rosegrands like to make their opening statement?” “Yes, your majesty. We of the Rosegrand Party believe war to be a non-issue. We mustn’t engage in needless situations.” “Bullshit! They have their soldiers in our colonies, it is all our right!” “Sir Harver, the Rosegrands are speaking. Your party will be allowed their time when they finish. Please do not interrupt.” “Yes, your majesty.” “Continue on, Deres.” “Thank you, your majesty. The point being, this ‘aggression’ by Telitir is nothing more than a misunderstanding and over...

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