Write a story that solely consists of dialogue. (No dialogue tags, actions, or descriptions. Just pure dialogue!)

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“Where's My Donut?” by Fray Crowett

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“Why is my donut missing John?”“Well, Caroline, I assume someone ate it and since you're asking me, that someone probably isn't you.”“You’re right, I didn’t eat it, someone else ate my donut. Now, tell me the truth, did you eat my donut John?”“No, I didn't eat your donut, I'll admit that I did eat A donut today, but it wasn't your donut. I went and bought myself a donut.”“You don't even normally like donuts that much, why in the world would you go out and buy your own donut?”“Well, I saw your donut-”“And ate it?.” “No. I forgot how much...

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“The tip line” by Pavel Soham

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Healthmax_Shooter_Helpline. If you are trying to report an active shooting, please hang up and dial 911. If you are reporting seeing a suspect, please say, or press '1'. For anything else, please press, or say, '0'. For the tipline associated with our re...-'1'. Is anybody there?Thank you for calling. Your call is important to us. To report a CEO shooting, press/say 1. For a CTO, press/say 2. For others...-'1'.Thank you for your patience. I am an AI assistant designed to make your reporting process as efficient and wholesome as possible. If ...

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“Kill Your Feelings” by Brendan Trump

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“Can I get a light when you’re done?” “Yeah, lean over here.” “I kind of can’t believe you still haven’t managed to quit.” “I never actually tried, to be honest. I just talked about wanting to.” “That checks out.” “Shut up. And stay over here, for a minute.” “Just for a minute. You smell nice.” “You smell nice, too. You always had a particular scent to you. I always just assumed it was cologne or deodorant, or something. I’ve never found it anywhere else, though. It must be a you thing.” “Do you still smell it now, through the smoke?” “Oh,...

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“Elowye and Sylvan” by Chris Ashline

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“Hello there. Where are you traveling to?”“I’m going to Thorindall for guild registration.”“That’s where I’m heading as well. It’s that time when everyone our age needs to register with a guild and determine the path to our destinies. Mind if I walk with you?”“Sure, my name is Elowye. Which guild do you intend to seek an apprenticeship in?”“I’m Sylvan. I’ve been working at the inn developing my skills as a bard, but possibly looking to train as a hunter as well. How about you?”I grew up learning the farming trade wit...

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“Husband and Wife” by Mattea Cone

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“Tell me what you’re thinking.”“I’m not.”“You’re not?”“No.”“Are you alright?”“I guess.”“You’re not giving me much to work with.”“I don’t know what you want me to tell you.”“Something. Anything.”“I want a divorce.”“Why?”“I just do. It’s not working.”“What about Clara?”“She’s old enough.”“You’re not thinking.”“I told you I wasn’t.”“This isn’t fair.”“Why not?”“I love you. Don’t you love me?”“Yes.”“So, why are you leaving?”“I don-” “Stop it. Stop with whatever you’re about to say.”“You wanted an explanation.”“I just don’t think I’m ready to hear...

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“It's a Deal” by Guinnevere Rose

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"Come out, come out wherever you are....Hellooooo, dark and powerful magical creatures. Where are you hiding?...I know you're out there. Here I am a young virgin girl, just ready to be eaten or whatever it is you do. I doubt you see a lot of my kind in your world, you might as well take this opportunity-" "Hmph. You think us creatures of darkness are that easy to trap?" "Aha it worked! But where is your voice coming from? Tell me where you're hiding." "Where do you think I'm hiding, little one. I'm a shadow creature. I'm in the shadows." "Co...

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“The Wrong Way Down” by Quindella Dodson

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“I’m late, I’m very late for an important date!”“Oh, excuse me?!”“Cannot talk now, sorry!”“Wait, please! I was hoping you could tell me where I am exactly.”“Miss, I really cannot. My clock tells me I am late, late for an extremely, extremely important date. And I am not stopping. No way!”“Well slow down a moment so I can keep up.”“Can’t slow down, you keep up!”“My goodness, I’ve never seen a talking rabbit before. Are there others like you here?”“Oh there’s many mysterious, wild creatures and games down here. And I’m on my way out.“My, reall...

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“The Confession Room” by Nicole Ecleo

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“In the name of the father… and of the son… and of the holy spirit. Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.”“May the Lord be in your heart and help you to confess your sins with true sorrow. How long has it been since your last confession?”“It’s been… like… a decade…? I—I can’t even remember.”“At least you have decided to turn back to God. What would you like to ask forgiveness for?”“To start, uhm, I’ve been eating quite a lot. I don’t know if it’s gluttony but like… eh… it’s just my coping mechanism. It’s been doing more harm than good anywa...

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“Meeting Johnny Depp” by Eileen Brogan

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Meeting Johnny Depp Scene One “Good morning Matthew.” “Good morning Sarah, you’re looking tired this morning.” “Oh, flatter me while I’m down, Matthew. Yeah, I didn’t sleep very well last night. I just kept dreaming and dreaming. I thought I would stop by for one of your strong coffees. You know the one that dilates your pupils and makes you walk in circles?” “Very funny; I know just what you need, but one of my special expressos is not going to help you this morning. Settle down in one of my overstuffed chairs in the back by the bookca...

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“Interrogation in Joliet” by Steven Bari

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Content warning: Strong language and themes or references to violence, genocide, and death."You do know you're the clone, don't you?".....""Dr Malloy? did you hear wh--""I heard. and I know.""Oh. Well, that moves the conversation forward! With that settled, do you know where the real Malloy is?""No.""Sorry?""No. I don't know where he is.""...I don't think you understand what I am asking.""Then try asking the question you want to ask! Or untie me, and maybe induce some goodwill.""...It is my understanding that all of Dr Malloy's clones were ...

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“Therapy Session” by Jennifer Burrell

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So, how are we doing this week? Fine, the horrors persist, but so do I. OK, I see it will be one of those sessions. On a scale of 1 to not caring if our foot hangs out from under the blanket when we’re sleeping where a monster can get it, how depressed are we feeling? Hmm, two feet fully out and the monster can feast in peace. Oh dear … that doesn’t sound good. So, what are we doing to combat the feeling of willingly allowing open season on our feet? Besides our session today? Well, I have been exploring other therapy modaliti...

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“The Narrator” by Andrew Darrah

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Umm… is that a dead body? Whoa. Yeah, I think it is. Shit. Shit. Holy shit. Yeah… Is that….? Mm hmm. The narrator. Oh my god. The narrator’s dead? But how? Shit. Shit. Well, what should we do? I suppose we should call the cops… Thats what people do, right? Probably. There’s a lot of blood. I think I might… oh god. You alright?... Hey? Did you just… Ugh. Sorry. I just… wow, it never gets easier no matter how many times you see it. Sorry. No worries… so, the cops? Yeah. Do you mind? Sure… hi, 9-1-1? Yeah, we’re at the park on Walden St. ...

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“A Deal is a Deal” by Caroline Poplawski

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“You’re not supposed to be here.” Now, Angelo, that’s no way to respond when a woman invites you for tea. Didn’t your mother ever teach you manners? Even if she hadn’t, I would have expected you to pick up a thing or two from Domenica, or Chiara. Come, join me. The tea will get cold if you stand there much longer. “I may not know manners, but I do know math. You’re early. I still have sixty years left and it’s not even the anniversary yet. What are you doing here?” Is it so wrong to be curious about what you’re up to these days? Maybe I like...

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“Take Flight” by Tanee Hadley

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“What the hell was that?”“What the hell was what?”“That whole thing with the air and the trees and the-”“Man, are you drunk?”“Ira, don’t piss me off.”“I just don’t understand what you’re talking about.”“My mother is the queen of gaslighting. This is not funny.”“I’m leaving now.”“Don’t just walk away from me.”“I can do as I please.”“I’ve known you for going on five years now and you’ve never told me you could do that.”“What are you talking about?”“Move out of my way.”“Not until you tell me what that was.”“Jason, I already said-”“Please. No mo...

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“THE CROSSING” by Aaron Schuck

Submitted to Contest #280

“You think the water’s gonna be this choppy the whole way?” “Would it matter? Ain’t like we’re turning back now.” “Don’t say that, man. Just trying to keep my breakfast where it belongs.” “Better get used to it, buddy. Breakfast might not be the only thing you lose.” “Come on, leave him alone. We’re all thinking it.” “Thinking what?” “That this is it. No more training exercises. No more drills. The real thing.” “Yeah, no kidding. The real thing. Bullets, bombs, and Krauts waiting to punch a hole in us soon as they get eyes on this tin can.” ...

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Write a story that solely consists of dialogue. (No dialogue tags, actions, or descriptions. Just pure dialogue!)

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✍️ 185 stories

“Where's My Donut?” by Fray Crowett

“The tip line” by Pavel Soham

“Kill Your Feelings” by Brendan Trump

“Elowye and Sylvan” by Chris Ashline

“Husband and Wife” by Mattea Cone

“It's a Deal” by Guinnevere Rose

“The Wrong Way Down” by Quindella Dodson

“The Confession Room” by Nicole Ecleo

“Meeting Johnny Depp” by Eileen Brogan

“Interrogation in Joliet” by Steven Bari

“Therapy Session” by Jennifer Burrell

“The Narrator” by Andrew Darrah

“A Deal is a Deal” by Caroline Poplawski

“Take Flight” by Tanee Hadley

“THE CROSSING” by Aaron Schuck

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