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Posted in Dialogue on Sep 19, 2025

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Jake's Regret

Submitted to Contest #321

CW: Sensitive content “Hey, Henry. I see you got me something hot to drink on this frosty morning. And I like this back booth by the kitchen. Warmer.” “Not only that, Jake, it’s your favorite hot chocolate with a sprinkle of cinnamon added. Plus, some nutmeg and another ingredient. It’s my personal favorite.” “Yeah. Ouch. It sure is hot, and I taste several things in here. Not sure I’ve ever had anything exactly like this.” “Probably not.” “Hey. You surprised me with the invite. I thought you’d ghosted me and were on the chill, because… wel...

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The Blind, The Cruel, And the True

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B- Brother, I have been thinking about our family for quite a while now.E- …B- I’m ready to move on. I’m so tired of holding on to this hate of what happened to me. I want to be able to come home, to end this animosity that bubbles between us.E- So you are, are you?B- Don’t smile at me like that, I’m really trying to put things aside here.E- Oh, are you now?B- Yes, I am. You could not even begin to comprehend how much I have been hurt in the past ten years, how much I have suffered and lost. I want to end this madness of hate that forces us ...

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A Simple and Complex Gesture

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CW: Mental health struggles and threat of violence “Thank you for agreeing to meet with me. It’s been a long time since we last spoke and I wanted the opportunity to make things right.”“I applaud you for reaching out and you’re right, it’s been almost a year since we last spoke.”“I consider us friends.”“Same.”“I think we would agree that our views and past disagreements are what caused our separation.”“Agreed.”“I wanted to find a neutral place we could meet and that would be quiet so we could talk.”“This place is fine.”“I would like to think...

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It's Only Human

Submitted to Contest #321

“Hello.” “Good day, sir.” “How are you doing?” “T’wouldn’t be a day without the sun rising in the east, and I wouldn’t be Alicia without being well.” “Haha. Well, I hope you’re doing well for real, and not just making it up so I feel better.” “I promise you, sir, I’m doing well.” “Can we dispense with the ‘sir’ stuff? It’s been… God, it’s been years; I wish you would just call me Marcus.” “…” “Okay, okay, you can call me ‘sir!’ Jesus.” “I don’t see what he has to do with this, but thank you, sir.” “You never asked me how I’m doing?...

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You got to start somewhere by OverNightJoe@gmail.com (Joe Stockslader)

Submitted to Contest #321

Hey Joe,” Garrett said“Hold on one second,” Joe replied. “I want to see the end of this.“What’s going on,” Garrett asked. “Mannix has been after this guy all episode.” Joe said. “Now he has got him.” “Looks more like this guy has that girl in a choke hold.” “Ya, but the question is will Mannix talk this guy into letting this girl go, or will he shoot him?” “Haven’t you seen this one before? METV has been running this show forever.”“Ya, but I don’t remember how it ends. After all, I am an old fart. My memory isn’t like it used to be.” “Look, ...

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The Cold

Submitted to Contest #321

The Cold“Alright, sir, what can I get you?”…“Sir?”“Oh, sorry, my dear. My hearing ain’t what it used to be. Old age is a real bite in the ass.”“Yeah, uh… I bet.”“Uncle’s Breakfast for me, dear. And make the bacon nice and crunchy, would you? A little char never hurt anybody.”“Mhmm, you got it.” “Jerry! Uncle’s—bacon charred!”“Got it, Kayla! Little char on the eggs too? Haha!”“I’m losing my patience with you, Jerry. Fair warning.”“Oh, I just love pushing your buttons.”“Just get back to making mediocre diner food, would ya, Jerry?”“You wound m...

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To Feel, is to Live

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“Get up, Steven.”“I don’t want to.”“Get up. It's time to get up.”“Leave me alone.”“Yesterday at 6pm you added a reminder for today, to make you get up.”“Well, you already did your job, you reminded me, now go away.”“Steven, you have to eat. You haven’t eaten in exactly 18 hours.”“What did I tell you?!”“You specified to not stop insisting until you got out of that bed. Those were your instructions, sir.”“Just turn off, leave me here.”“This is your depression talking. Depression is a debilitating illness and it can cause immense suffering.”“As...

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Going Dark

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(This story contains brief mentions of serious medical conditions) Going Dark “I’m leaving.”“Where are you going?” “You don’t understand. I’m leaving you, this, us.” “What are you talking about?” “Really? The suitcase didn’t tip you off? I just don’t see this getting any better. I’m cutting my losses.”“What getting better?” “Us. This is no kind of life. You don’t want to do anything. You hardly talk to me. I can’t remember when we last had sex. We’re like roommates that have ...

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The Last Visit

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Lilith: I don’t want to see her again!Mallory: You don’t have to see her if you stay in your room.Lilith: But my room isn’t the same anymore. She took all my stuff.Mallory: Yeah, mine too.Lilith: Can’t we just get out of here?Mallory: I don’t think they’re ready for us yet.Lilith: Why not?Mallory: Because no one has come to get us.Lilith: Why do we have to wait for someone?Mallory: Just because I’m your twin brother, who’s older by one lousy minute, doesn’t mean I know everything all the time.Lilith: Well, you’re supposed to. Did you know ...

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A Conversation Through Time

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"Do you remember the majestic oak that used to tower above the riverbank?"”"How could I forget? It's as clear as yesterday." Its branches were like the arms of time, steadfastly cradling our secrets within its leaves.”“Yes, and the sunlight would dance on the water, like golden threads whispering stories of yesteryear.”"Those were the days, weren't they, when we carved our hopes into the bark of the trees?" The whispers of our aspirations marked on its ancient surface.”"Every single word represents a vow, a dedication to our shared tomorrow....

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Hard Conversation

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“Thanks for letting me stay here tonight, I wasn’t ready to go back to the dorms yet.” Justin said.“No problem. I can only imagine the rumors going around.” Will replied.“Yeah, I’m sure Elliot’s having a hard time because of it.”“I mean you did end up in a mental hospital, again.” Will sighed.“It’s not like I wanted to be there.”“Then why did you try to kill yourself?!” Will cried. “Where did you think you’d end up?!”“Calm down, I already said I was sorry.”“I know. When I found you that day, I thought you were dead.”“That was kind of the poi...

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Rain

Submitted to Contest #321

"Rain. Oh sorrowful Rain. It lashes my soul with torrents deep! I am lost before its--""Will you shut the fuck up! Go do that shit somewhere else.""But, I--""I'm on a zoom call and this is important. Our whole system's down and your wailin' ain't helpin'.""Oh, what indignities I must endure! But I am used to such effrontery. It is the artist's bane to struggle against the cold-hearted indifference of the untutored who--""Look. go hangout with them theater dorks or I dunno, go to some art museum. Just shut up or get the fuck out!""Sorry, guys...

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When Cigarettes Burn

Submitted to Contest #321

*This story features strong family conflict, and smoking. This also mentions briefly about prison, theft, cheating, addiction, and bullying.* “So did you do it?” “Huh?” “Did you seriously forget?” “Uhm… I don’t know…? I went to work, then I came home. I don’t think I was missing anything…,” “Daniel.” “Hm?” “Daniel…,” “What is it? Spit it out, Elizabeth.” “You forgot to pick up Charlie from school.” “...oh.” “Oh? That’s all you have to say? Geez, Daniel. I’m halfway across the country for a meeting, and the one thing you say is ‘oh’ fo...

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What's For Dinner?

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Alien: What is that? Human: It is known as "a baby". A recently-born human being. She is my daughter and I love her dearly. Alien: It looks delicious. Human: I'm sorry. Can you please repeat that? Alien: That "baby" looks delectable and I have not eaten anything for some time now. May I sample the baby? Perhaps with a side of barbecue sauce or maybe some ranch dressing? Human: No! What are you thinking? That is deplorable! How could you even ask that question? I love her! Alien: We can share it. I'm not greedy. You can have some too. Human: ...

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Shy Persons Anonymous

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Shy Persons Anonymous “Welcome! Welcome to Shy Persons Anonymous. Come on in and sit down. There’s more room at the front here. There’s always plenty of room at the front. I think that’s everyone we’re expecting... Good! Now, if you’re looking for Alcoholics Anonymous, they’re meeting in the bar across the street... Well, don’t all laugh at once.” (Fat chance of that.) “Now, don’t get too comfortable, because in a minute I’m going to send all you shysters out of the room again...” (Was that supposed ...

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